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Weeknight • Seafood

Crispy Sweet Chili Salmon Bowls

Flaky, sweet-chili glazed salmon served over rice with fresh, crisp veggies for a vibrant and healthy meal.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
2
Level
Weeknight
Crispy Sweet Chili Salmon Bowls

Say hello to your new favorite healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner: Crispy Sweet Chili Salmon Bowls! This recipe brings together perfectly cooked, slightly caramelized salmon with a kick of sweet chili, all served over fluffy rice with a medley of fresh vegetables. It's a symphony of textures and tastes!

Ingredients

Yield: 2 servings

Salmon

  • 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce, plus more for drizzling

Bowls

  • 1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place salmon skin-side down (if skin-on).

  2. Step 2

    Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes on the first side until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip, then brush the top with 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).

  3. Step 3

    While salmon cooks, prepare your bowls. Divide the cooked rice between two serving bowls. Arrange the shredded cabbage, sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, and shredded carrot alongside the rice.

  4. Step 4

    Once cooked, carefully transfer the sweet chili salmon to the prepared bowls.

  5. Step 5

    Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with a little extra sweet chili sauce, if desired, and serve immediately.

Tips

  • For an extra kick, add a dash of sriracha to your sweet chili sauce.
  • Feel free to customize your veggies! Edamame, bell peppers, or snap peas would also be delicious.
  • If you don't have sweet chili sauce, a mix of honey, soy sauce, and a touch of sriracha works well.

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