Description
Indulge in a flavor-packed experience with this Vibrant Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowl. Tender salmon fillets are marinated in a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze, then seared to perfection and served over fluffy brown rice or quinoa alongside colorful veggies. This quick and easy weeknight dinner not only delights the taste buds but also adds a stunning visual appeal to your table, making it perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots)
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa (uncooked)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash veggies, mince garlic, and measure honey and sriracha.
- Make the marinade: Whisk together honey, sriracha, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Marinate the salmon: Place fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them; let sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook grains: Prepare brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook salmon skin-side down until crispy (4-5 minutes), then flip.
- Add vegetables: Toss in sliced veggies after flipping salmon; stir-fry until tender yet vibrant (3-4 minutes).
- Assemble: Serve grains topped with salmon fillet and colorful veggies; drizzle with leftover marinade if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg