Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowl (Print Version)

Pan-seared salmon with sweet-spicy glaze over rice with fresh vegetables

# What You Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets, skinless, approximately 5.3 oz each
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Honey Sriracha Glaze

04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced

→ For the Bowl

10 - 2 cups jasmine rice
11 - 2.5 cups water
12 - 1 cup shelled edamame, steamed or thawed
13 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
14 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
15 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
16 - 2 green onions, sliced, optional

→ Sriracha Mayo

17 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
18 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
19 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, combine honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
04 - Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until nearly cooked through.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Pour honey sriracha glaze over salmon fillets. Let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning sauce over fillets continuously until glazed and cooked through. Remove from heat.
06 - Divide cooked jasmine rice equally among 4 bowls. Arrange edamame, cucumber slices, and avocado slices on top of rice. Place one glazed salmon fillet in each bowl.
07 - Drizzle sriracha mayo over each bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve immediately while salmon is warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of sweet honey and spicy sriracha glaze.
  • High in protein and healthy fats from salmon and avocado.
  • A quick and easy 35-minute meal suitable for busy weeknights.
  • Restaurant-quality presentation that is simple to assemble.
02 -
  • Thoroughly rinse your jasmine rice before cooking to ensure it turns out fluffy rather than gummy.
  • Whisk the sriracha mayo until completely smooth for a clean drizzle.
  • Spoon the simmering glaze over the salmon fillets repeatedly to create a thick, glossy coating.
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