Description
Spicy chipotle honey salmon bowls are a bold and flavorful meal loaded with sweet heat, tender salmon, and fresh toppings over fluffy rice. The salmon is glazed in a smoky chipotle honey sauce and roasted until caramelized, making it the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, these bowls are ideal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Salmon and Glaze
- 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Bowls and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup corn (grilled or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for roasting the salmon.
- Make the Chipotle Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, adobo sauce, chopped chipotle pepper, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
- Coat the Salmon: Place the salmon chunks in a medium bowl and toss them with the chipotle honey glaze until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Roast the Salmon: Arrange the glazed salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and caramelized on the edges.
- Assemble the Bowls: While the salmon cooks, divide the cooked rice evenly among serving bowls. Top each bowl with shredded red cabbage, corn, sliced avocado, and the roasted salmon pieces.
- Add Garnishes and Serve: Sprinkle each bowl with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of fresh flavor.
Notes
- For extra heat, add an additional chipotle pepper or drizzle with hot sauce.
- These bowls can be meal-prepped and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Consider adding pickled onions or a drizzle of chipotle mayo to enhance the flavor layers.
