Description
Flaky garlic-honey glazed salmon served over fragrant jasmine rice in a quick, weeknight-friendly bowl. A savory-sweet umami bomb with easy cleanup and fast cooking.
Ingredients
4 skin-on or skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
Sliced green onions (optional)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels
Mix soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, butter, garlic, and smoked paprika in a bowl
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high
Add salmon, skin-side down, and sear 4-5 minutes
Flip fillets, spoon glaze over salmon, and cook 3-4 minutes more
Serve each fillet over 1/2 cup jasmine rice with optional toppings
Notes
Substitute cod or tofu for salmon
Use tamari for gluten-free
Prep sauces in advance
Store leftovers with ingredients separated
Add steamed edamame or pickled cucumbers for extra flair
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg