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Easy Asian Honey Garlic Salmon Bowl Recipe for Perfect Meal Prep

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A quick and easy Asian-inspired salmon bowl featuring a sticky honey garlic glaze, served over jasmine rice and fresh veggies. Perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz or 170 g each), skin-on or off depending on preference
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil (for searing)
  • 1/4 cup honey (local or wildflower honey works great for flavor depth)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (about 400 g cooked)
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly
  • Sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for freshness)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (190 g) jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions (usually 1 cup rice to 1 1/2 cups water, simmer covered for 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. While the rice cooks, steam 1 cup broccoli florets and 1/2 cup shelled edamame until tender but still bright green (about 5-7 minutes). Julienne the carrot and slice green onions. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  4. Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down if skin-on. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to get a nice crust.
  5. Carefully flip salmon and pour the honey garlic sauce over the fillets. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon as it thickens and becomes sticky. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. Watch closely to avoid burning the honey.
  6. Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top with steamed broccoli, edamame, carrots, and salmon fillets. Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the bowls.
  7. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately or let cool before refrigerating for meal prep.

Notes

If the honey garlic sauce thickens too fast or starts to burn, lower the heat and add a splash of water or extra soy sauce to loosen it up. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. The glaze intensifies in flavor after sitting overnight. Salmon can be baked at 400°F for 12-15 minutes and then broiled with sauce for 2-3 minutes as an alternative cooking method.

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