Description
A delicious and healthy Crispy Honey Ginger Salmon Bowl that combines tender salmon with flavorful honey ginger sauce, served over brown rice and topped with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the honey ginger mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the bowls by dividing the cooked brown rice among two bowls.
- Top the rice with steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and the baked salmon.
- Drizzle any remaining honey ginger sauce over the bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha to the honey ginger sauce.
- You can also substitute quinoa for brown rice for a different texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg