Easy Hot Honey Salmon Rice Bowl
A quick and comforting salmon rice bowl glazed with a sticky, spicy-sweet hot honey sauce, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice or jasmine rice (190 g)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup (190 g) of rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with 2 cups (475 ml) of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- While the rice cooks, mix 3 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt. Place them skin-side down (if skin-on) in the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving, until skin is crisp and salmon is cooked halfway through.
- Carefully turn the fillets over and cook for another 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then pour the hot honey glaze over the fish. Use a spoon to baste the glaze on top, cooking an additional 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and caramelizes slightly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Divide the fluffy rice into bowls. Gently place a glazed salmon fillet on top. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over everything for a fresh, crunchy finish.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before cooking to ensure a good sear. Use medium to medium-high heat to caramelize the honey glaze without burning. Spoon glaze gradually to thicken and stick to salmon. Adjust chili flakes to taste. For crispier skin, press salmon gently with a spatula during cooking. Leftovers should be stored separately and reheated gently to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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