Hot Honey Salmon Bowls

Your new favorite easy way to eat salmon – hot honey salmon bowls. Crispy roasted salmon tossed with a spicy honey tamari sauce. Assemble the bowls with rice, avocado and string beans (or another favorite green vegetable). A delicious dinner elegant enough to serve to guests!

Why You Will Love this Recipe

• Easy – This dish is impressive but quick to make.
• Flavorful – The tamari combined with chili honey sauce making this dish salty, sweet and spicy!
• Full of Hormone-healthy Omega 3s – Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for happy health hormones.
• Healthy – In addition to heart-healthy salmon, this dish is packed with vegetables and can be served with whole grains. It’s also gluten-free and high in fiber.

Ingredients in Hot Honey Salmon Bowls

• Salmon – Full of heart-healthy omega 3s which are anti-inflammatory and great for hormones. Look for vibrantly colored fish without a strong smell. I used farmed salmon for this recipe bought from a high-end grocery store that has strict guidelines for farmed fish.
• Jasmine rice – Jasmine rice is gluten-free and slightly more floral and softer than other varieties. You can also substitute for another grain (see cooking tips).

• Edamame – Edamame adds protein and fiber. I recommend using frozen shelled edamame.

• String beans (or other green vegetable) – I love steamed or sautéed string beans but asparagus or bok choy would also be great here.

• Hot honey – You can buy hot honey pre-made (I love this Momofuku brand if you can find it) or make it using 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of chili sauce or sriracha.
• Chili sauce (optional) – Depending on how much spice you can tolerate, there’s an option to add a teaspoon of chili sauce to the marinade for more heat. You can sub chili sauce for sriracha.

• Tamari – Tamari is a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce which adds salt and umami to the salmon marinade. I recommend using the lower sodium varieties.
• Sesame seeds, avocado – Add sesame seeds and fresh avocado as a garnish for healthy fats. Both are supportive of hormone health.
• Cashews – These versatile, slightly sweet nuts acts as a non-dairy base for a delicious chili sauce.

How to Make this Recipe Plus Cooking Tips

Step 1: Soak the cashews at least four hours or overnight.

Step 2: If you are serving with rice, prepare the rice according to package directions.

Step 3: Slice the salmon into small 1 inch bites and place in a small bowl.

Step 4: Add the tamari, hot honey and chili sauce to the bowl. Let marinade for at least 10 minutes but if you plan ahead marinate for up to 4 hours.

Step 5: Use the convection setting on your oven to cook the salmon. An air fryer would work well here too!

Step 6: While the salmon is cooking, blend together the ingredients for the chili sauce. Prepare your bowl ingredients. Assemble the bowls and enjoy!

Cooking Tips for Hot Honey Salmon

• Marinate. The longer you marinate the salmon, the more flavorful it will be.
• Making hot honey. You can find hot honey at grocery stores. My favorites are from Trader Joe’s or this Momofuku brand. In a pinch mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 1-2 teaspoons of chili sauce (depending on how much heat you can tolerate).
• Farm-raised vs. sock-eye salmon. I used a fattier conventional salmon for this recipe. If you use Sock-eye or Alaskan, you will likely need to reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes.
• Change up the grains. Swap the white rice for brown or black rice, or serve over quinoa.
• Make grain-free. Substitute the rice for roasted sweet potato.

Storage & Reheating

• Store: Store in a glass container for up to three days.
• Reheat: You can enjoy this cold or reheat in a pan over medium heat.
• Freeze: I do not recommend freezing as the texture will not hold up well.

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