Honey Glazed Salmon Bowl: Quick, Healthy & Delicious Dinner
Indulge in our Honey Glazed Salmon Bowl, a vibrant and nutritious meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes! This delicious dish features tender salmon fillets topped with a sweet and savory honey glaze, complemented by creamy avocado and crunchy cucumber. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this bowl is not only easy to make but also packed with protein and healthy fats for a balanced dinner. Customize the base with your choice of brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, and enjoy a fresh and colorful presentation that will delight your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 cup brown rice (or quinoa/cauliflower rice)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup cucumber
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Light mayo
- Paprika
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions; fluff when done.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together avocado oil, honey, soy sauce, and sriracha.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; add salmon fillets and pour half of the honey glaze over them. Cook for about 4–5 minutes on each side until flaky.
- To assemble your bowl, place cooked rice at the base, top with sliced avocado and cucumber, add salmon fillet, drizzle remaining glaze, and finish with cilantro, lime juice, light mayo, and paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 72mg