Description
Savor Mediterranean flavors with this luscious Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl, where succulent fish meets zesty Asian-inspired glaze. Crisp vegetables and perfectly seasoned salmon create a light, refreshing meal that brings global cuisine right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 fillets salmon
- 0.5 cup edamame
Grains and Base:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 0.25 cup quinoa
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
Garnish and Toppings:
- 0.25 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 0.5 avocado, sliced
- 0.25 cup shredded carrots
- 0.25 cup cucumber, diced
Instructions
- Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl to create a vibrant marinade.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and generously brush with half of the prepared marinade, ensuring even coating.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- While salmon cooks, warm cooked brown rice and quinoa in a separate pan, mixing them together for a nutritious base.
- Steam edamame in the microwave or briefly in boiling water until tender and bright green.
- Slice avocado, dice cucumber, shred carrots, and chop green onions for fresh garnishes.
- Once salmon is cooked, gently break it into large flakes using a fork.
- Assemble bowls by layering the rice-quinoa mixture as a foundation, then carefully place salmon flakes on top.
- Distribute edamame, avocado, cucumber, carrots, and green onions around the salmon.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over the bowl for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds as a final garnish and serve immediately while ingredients are warm and fresh.
Notes
- Swap salmon with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s flavor profile and protein content.
- Reduce honey or use alternative sweeteners like agave for low-sugar dietary needs without compromising taste complexity.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and ensure quick, stress-free meal assembly during busy weeknights.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more aromatic garnish for the bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg