Healthy Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl Recipe
The Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl brings together tender, flavorful salmon with a sweet and spicy glaze, served on fluffy rice with fresh, colorful veggies.It’s a healthy, balanced meal full of protein, fiber, and Omega-3s - perfect for a tasty and nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 4-6 oz each, skinless
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for pan-searing
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or quinoa for the base
- 1 small cucumber sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ cup edamame shelled and steamed
- 1 avocado sliced (optional)
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Lime wedges for serving
Optional Add-Ins:
- Pickled ginger sliced jalapeños, or extra sweet chili sauce for added flavor
Instructions
Marinate the Salmon
- In a shallow dish, place the salmon fillets.
- Pour the sweet chili sauce over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is evenly coated.
- Let the salmon marinate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to soak in.
Cook the Salmon
- Pan-Searing Method:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down if skin-on, and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Baking Method:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the marinated salmon on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is tender and fully cooked.
- Grilling Method:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, until it reaches desired doneness.
Prepare the Rice and Vegetables
- While the salmon cooks, prepare the rice or quinoa according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
- Slice cucumber, shred carrots, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and steam edamame if necessary.
Assemble the Bowls
- Start with a base of rice or quinoa in each bowl.
- Place a salmon fillet on top of the rice.
- Arrange the cucumber slices, shredded carrots, bell pepper, edamame, and avocado (if using) around the salmon.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a lime wedge for squeezing over the top.
Serve and Enjoy!
- Drizzle extra sweet chili sauce over the bowl if desired, and serve warm.