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Honey Garlic Salmon Bites Bowl

Crisp-edged salmon bites tossed in a glossy honey-garlic glaze, piled over warm rice with crunchy veg. Fast, healthy, and meal-prep friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American-Asian
Calories: 520

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb skinless salmon, cut ¾–1 inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (for coating)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha (optional)
  • 2 tsp water (for slurry)
  • 4 cups hot cooked rice
  • 1 cup cucumber matchsticks
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • lemon or lime wedges, for serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • Sheet pan
  • small saucepan
  • knife and cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method

  • Heat oven to 450°F/232°C; line a sheet pan.
  • Toss salmon with oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dust with 2 tbsp cornstarch to coat.
  • Bake 8–10 minutes until salmon is just opaque and registers 125–130°F/52–54°C.
  • Simmer glaze ingredients (honey, soy, vinegar, garlic, sriracha). Whisk in 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water; bubble until glossy.
  • Toss hot salmon in glaze until coated.
  • Build bowls with rice, glazed salmon, veggies, scallions, sesame, avocado if using, and citrus wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

GF: Use tamari and GF sriracha. DF: Recipe is dairy-free. Low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice; halve honey. Equipment: Sheet pan, small saucepan, instant-read thermometer. Alternate Methods: Air Fryer 400°F for 7–9 min. Stovetop sear 2–3 min/side and glaze.
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