Delicious Honey Garlic Salmon Bowl for Quick Weeknight Dinners
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Salmon Bowl perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Skillet
- small bowl
- cooking pot
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 2 fillets Skinless Salmon 4 to 6 oz each, bring to room temperature
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil can substitute with canola oil
- to taste Salt for seasoning
- to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos or Low-Sodium Soy Sauce for umami flavor
- 2 tsp Honey for sweetness and caramelization
- 1 clove Garlic minced finely
For the Bowl Base
- 1/2 cup Cooked Jasmine Rice can substitute other rice varieties
For the Veggies
- 1 Carrot julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 cup Baby Spinach for freshness
- 1 cup Cucumber sliced thin
Optional Toppings
- to taste Chives for flavor
- to taste Sesame Seeds for texture
Instructions
Making the Honey Garlic Salmon Bowl
- Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions.
- Prep the veggies: julienne the carrots, slice the cucumbers, mince the garlic, and set the baby spinach aside.
- Allow the salmon fillet to reach room temperature.
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut aminos, honey, and minced garlic.
- Warm avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then place skin-side up in the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Gently add the honey-garlic sauce over the salmon and toss carefully to coat.
- Transfer the rice to a bowl, add the salmon on top, and arrange the veggies around it.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce over the bowl and finish with sesame seeds and chives, if desired.
Notes
Top with sliced avocado for a creamy addition. Consider preparing rice and sauce in advance for quicker assembly.