Name: Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 (4–6 oz) salmon fillets; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons sriracha; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons water; 2 cups cooked white rice; 1 avocado, diced; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1 cup cooked edamame; ½ cup sriracha mayo; Red pepper flakes; Sesame seeds

Description

These Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls are a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and healthy. Flaky salmon glazed with a vibrant honey-sriracha sauce is served over rice with fresh avocado, cucumber, and edamame. It’s quick, satisfying, and beginner-friendly—ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Salmon

4 (4–6 oz) salmon fillets
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sriracha
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons water

For the Bowls

2 cups cooked white rice
1 avocado, diced
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup cooked edamame
½ cup sriracha mayo

Garnish (optional)

Red pepper flakes
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare the Salmon
Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes. Remove the skin if preferred.
Beginner Tip: Use kitchen shears to easily remove salmon skin.
Make the Marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce (or tamari), honey, sriracha, garlic, and water.
Beginner Tip: Whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
Marinate the Salmon
Add the salmon cubes to the marinade. Let sit for at least 20 minutes (up to 1 hour).
Beginner Tip: Always marinate in the refrigerator for food safety.
Cook the Salmon
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil.
Add salmon cubes in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until crisped and flaky.
Beginner Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan—sear in batches if needed.
Thicken the Sauce
Add reserved marinade to the skillet. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1–2 minutes.
Beginner Tip: The sauce thickens as it reduces—watch closely.
Assemble the Bowls
In serving bowls, layer the rice, cooked salmon, avocado, cucumber, and edamame.
Beginner Tip: Have fun with arrangement—it’s all about presentation and balance.
Drizzle & Garnish
Drizzle sriracha mayo over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds or red pepper flakes, if using.
Beginner Tip: Adjust sauce amounts to suit your spice preference.

Serve
Enjoy immediately while warm.

Notes

Avoid Overcooking: Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Adjust the Heat: Reduce sriracha for milder flavor or add more for spice lovers.
Make It Your Own: Add shredded carrots, radish, mango, or pickled ginger.
Low-Carb Option: Swap white rice for cauliflower rice.

Meal Prep Friendly: Store cooked salmon and rice separately from veggies for easy assembly later.