Why You Will Love This Honey Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl
If you love a good rice bowl, you’re going to love this Honey Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl. It reminds me of a loaded Chipotle bowl, but with tender, flaky salmon as the star.
The salmon is pan-fried until golden and coated in a simple honey glaze that gives it the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavor, with just a little kick from the red pepper flakes. Add smoky grilled corn, cilantro lime rice, fresh cucumber, tomato, avocado, and cilantro, and you have a bowl that is packed with flavor.
I’ve been looking for ways to make dinner feel fun and filling while my husband works toward his fitness goals, and this bowl was exactly what I had in mind. You get protein, rice, fresh vegetables, and plenty of flavor all in one bowl.
Ingredients
- Salmon: 1.5 lbs salmon, cut into bite-sized cubes. Cubing the salmon gives you more surface area for that delicious golden crust and honey glaze.
- Pure Honey: 2 tablespoons pure honey add the perfect touch of natural sweetness and helps create a beautiful caramelized glaze on the salmon.
- Seasonings: Knorr Liquid Seasoning, red pepper flakes, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, and sesame oil give the salmon its savory, slightly spicy flavor.
- Bowl Toppings: Cilantro lime rice, grilled corn mixed with red onion and jalapeño, cucumber, tomato, avocado, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds complete the bowl with fresh flavors and plenty of texture.
How to Make Honey Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl
Start by preparing your rice. Wash and cook your rice as you normally would. Once it’s finished, squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and add some freshly chopped cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then fluff everything together and set aside.
Next, prepare your salmon. Cut the salmon into bite-sized cubes and add them to a bowl. Season with the Knorr Liquid Seasoning, red pepper flakes, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, sesame oil, and pure honey. Toss everything together until the salmon is evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the seasoned salmon. Cook for a few minutes on each side, turning the pieces occasionally, until the salmon is cooked through and golden brown on the outside. The honey will caramelize as the salmon cooks, giving it those delicious golden edges. Finish with freshly chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare your bowl toppings. Grill your corn until lightly charred, then cut the kernels from the cob and toss them with diced red onion and jalapeño. Chop your cucumber, tomato, and avocado.
Once everything is ready, build your bowl. Start with a scoop of cilantro lime rice, then add the honey glazed salmon, grilled corn mixture, cucumber, tomato, and avocado.
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Tips for the Best Honey Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl
Get some color on the salmon. The honey caramelizes as it cooks, so letting the salmon develop those golden, slightly crispy edges adds so much flavor.
Variations & Substitutions
- Switch up the protein. You can use chicken, shrimp, or steak if salmon isn’t your thing.
- Use your favorite vegetables. Bell peppers, shredded lettuce, cabbage, or black beans would all be great additions.
- Airfry. You can easily air-fry these salmon bite cubes! Arrange them in a single layer in your air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes until caramelized and tender.
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Honey Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl
Description
Easy honey glazed salmon rice bowl with cilantro lime rice, grilled corn, avocado, and fresh vegetables. Perfect quick and easy dinner!
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, toss the cubed salmon with the Knorr liquid seasoning, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes, paprika, white pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned salmon and pan-fry for 4 to 6 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
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Remove the salmon from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
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Serve the honey-glazed salmon with cilantro lime rice, grilled corn, sliced cucumber, diced tomatoes, and avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 480kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
- Cholesterol 85mg29%
- Sodium 620mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 6g24%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 36g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
