Description
These Spicy Salmon Bowls with Coconut Rice are a flavorful and nutritious meal option that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chunks of salmon are marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce and seared to perfection, then served over creamy coconut rice with an array of fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salmon:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
For the coconut rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the bowls:
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the salmon: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sriracha, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Add salmon cubes and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook the coconut rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated salmon in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side, or until caramelized and cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide coconut rice between bowls. Top with salmon, shredded carrots, avocado slices, cucumber, and green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or quinoa for the coconut rice.
- Add edamame, pickled onions, or spicy mayo for extra flavor.
- Leftover salmon is great cold or reheated for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
