Description
Succulent honey sriracha salmon crowns a flavor-packed bowl brimming with Asian-inspired ingredients. Zesty marinades, crisp vegetables, and perfectly glazed fish combine for a quick, restaurant-quality meal that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces or 170 grams each)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning and Toppings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by vigorously blending honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and generously coat with the prepared marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
- Allow salmon to marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate the fish.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Transfer marinated salmon to the prepared baking sheet, positioning fillets with ample spacing between them.
- Roast salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and develops a glossy, caramelized exterior.
- While salmon cooks, prepare rice as your base, ensuring a fluffy and perfectly cooked foundation.
- Slice green onions and gather additional garnishes like sesame seeds or chopped cilantro for added texture and flavor.
- Once salmon is done, carefully transfer fillets onto prepared rice bowls.
- Drizzle any remaining marinade from the baking sheet over the salmon for an extra burst of sweet and spicy flavor.
- Sprinkle green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro over the dish to enhance visual appeal and provide fresh, complementary tastes.
- Serve immediately while salmon remains warm and rice is steaming.
Notes
- Check salmon freshness by ensuring it has a mild ocean scent and firm, shiny flesh without discoloration.
- Adjust Sriracha levels to match your spice tolerance, starting with less and gradually increasing for perfect heat balance.
- Pat salmon dry before marinating to help sauce cling better and create a crispy exterior when cooking.
- Choose wild-caught salmon for richer omega-3 content and more sustainable seafood option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg