Description
Caramelized Honey Sesame Salmon Bowls are a culinary delight that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen. This dish features flaky salmon, beautifully glazed in a sweet honey sesame sauce, creating an irresistible meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon by rinsing under cold water and patting dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the salmon in half the sauce for 15 minutes while heating a non-stick skillet.
- Sear the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy; flip carefully.
- Pour remaining sauce over the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve on a bed of rice or quinoa, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg