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Quick Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowl with Sesame-Lime Slaw

Close-up of a delicious salmon bowl featuring a piece of glazed salmon topped with sesame seeds over rice.
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Assemble a flavorful and quick salmon bowl featuring sweet and spicy glazed salmon served over brown rice with a bright sesame-lime slaw. This recipe is suitable for a fast weeknight dinner or healthy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • For the Slaw:
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage mix (or coleslaw mix)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Optional Toppings: Sliced avocado, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Cook the brown rice: Combine rice and water/broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40–45 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the salmon glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, ginger, and minced garlic.
  3. Cook the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down (if applicable) and cook for 4 minutes.
  4. Flip the salmon. Brush half of the honey sriracha glaze over the top of the fillets. Cook for another 3–5 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze during the last minute, until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
  5. Make the slaw: While the salmon cooks, combine the shredded cabbage, cilantro, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, sugar, and sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Toss well to coat.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice between two bowls. Top the rice with one salmon fillet in each bowl. Serve the sesame-lime slaw alongside the salmon. Add avocado slices and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the salmon, rice, and slaw separately to maintain texture. Reheat the salmon gently.
  • If you prefer a less spicy flavor, reduce the sriracha to 1 tablespoon and add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup.
  • This recipe is a great foundation for a build your own salmon bowl; substitute brown rice with quinoa or mixed greens.
  • Consider this recipe as an alternative to complex meal planning; it is faster than many meal delivery companies offer.

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