Description
This Honey Garlic Salmon Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal combining tender, pan-seared salmon glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over a bed of fluffy white rice with fresh vegetables like julienned carrots, cucumber, and baby spinach, topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Sauce
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Base
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumber, spiralized or thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by heating a nonstick skillet over medium heat. While the skillet warms up, mince the garlic, julienne the carrots, and spiralize or thinly slice the cucumber. Also, cook your white rice if it is not pre-cooked, ensuring it is fluffy and ready for serving.
- Make Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or saltiness to your preference by adding more honey or soy sauce if needed.
- Cook Salmon: Once the skillet is hot, drizzle in the olive oil. Place the salmon fillets skinless side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without disturbing them. Flip the salmon fillets gently and pour the honey garlic sauce over the fillets. Let the salmon simmer in the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through and nicely glazed.
- Assemble Bowls: Remove the salmon from heat. In serving bowls, layer the cooked white rice as the base. Top with the honey garlic glazed salmon, then add the julienned carrots, cucumber slices, and fresh baby spinach around the salmon. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish and add a slight nutty crunch to the bowl.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or quinoa for a healthier base.
- Adjust the garlic amount according to your taste preference for stronger or milder flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Ensure the skillet is properly preheated to get a good sear on the salmon.
- If you prefer, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice on top for added brightness.
