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My new go-to weeknight dinner – Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls. Smoky, slightly spicy, chipotle roasted salmon, with cilantro vinaigrette, served over bowls of steamed rice with a salted feta and avocado salad…plus some creamy chipotle mayo too.  These colorful and fresh salmon bowls might seem involved, but they’re simple to make and full of so much flavor.

Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls with limes on table and fork in bowl

I’ve mentioned this before, but I can often go through phases of loving certain styles of food. Right now, I’m loving any dish served bowl style. Ideally with rice, but greens are great too!

Either way, I have so many fresh spring “bowls” lined up for you that I can’t wait to share! But this spicy salmon is my favorite. It really does have everything good piled into one bowl. Steamed rice, chipotle roasted salmon, a salty and creamy avocado feta salad, plus some chipotle mayo to really round out the bowl.

Chipotle Honey salmon on sheet pan after roasting

The details are simple

Which you might not guess by looking at the ingredient list. I promise the recipe just looks long, but it’s really not hard at all.

Start out with the salmon. I love to roast the salmon in the oven with a mix of chipotle in adobo, oil, honey, and a touch of tamari (or soy sauce). The honey really helps balance out the heat and the tamari adds a salty umami flavor. This may seem odd, but trust me, it’s so delish.

Throw everything into the oven to roast. The entire cooking process is honestly less than 10 minutes, it’s so fast! And just like with my salmon tacos, I love to give everything a little crispiness right before I pull the pan out of the oven. So for the last minute of cooking, I switch the oven to broil. I then let everything get a nice crispiness around the edges. Be sure to watch carefully though!

If you’re not a fan of salmon, or just want to switch things up, I think a buttery fillet of cod would be delicious too. Or even just some shrimp!

While the salmon cooks, I make the simplest cilantro vinegaratte and then an avocado salad/salsa situation.

prep photo of chopped avocados

For the vinegaratte, there are just a few simple ingredients. But I do think it’s important to make. It really adds a nice sauciness to the bowl. Just a little oil, vinegar, honey, and cilantro are all you need!

And the salad. This might just be my favorite layer in this bowl. Avocado, cucumber, so much cilantro, so much feta cheese, a serrano pepper (you can use a jalapeño too), cumin, a little oil, and a lemon-lime mix.

I love mixing the lemon and lime for a mix of citrus, it’s subtle but unexpected.

avocado salad in bowl

Assemble

Steam the rice. Of course, quinoa, brown rice, or really any other grain would work too. Then layer everything in… salmon, salad, drizzle over the vinegarette, and dollop with lots of chipotle mayo.

So much happening, but really it comes together quickly since we’re just repeating ingredients throughout.

Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls very close up

Totally delicious and this will be great for the warmer spring and summer days ahead.

Looking for other salmon recipes? Here are a few…

Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa

Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon

Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter

Lastly, if you make these Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

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Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls

Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 1040 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Ingredients

Avocado Feta Salad

Chipotle Mayo

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. 
    2. On a baking sheet, toss the salmon pieces with 3 tablespoons olive oil, chipotle in adobo, 2 tablespoons honey, tamari (or soy sauce), and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer. Roast 10-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your liking. During the last minute, switch the oven to broil and broil until lightly charred. Set the salmon aside.
    3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons honey, and the apple cider vinegar. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Set the sauce aside for serving.
    4. To make the salad. Combine the avocado, cucumbers, serrano pepper, cilantro, cumin, and feta in a bowl. Toss with the olive oil, lime, lemon juice, and season with salt.
    5. For the mayo, combine all ingredients in a bowl.
    6. Spoon the salmon over the bowls of rice. Top with the avocado salad and drizzle the cilantro lime sauce over everyting. Add a dollop of spicy mayo. Enjoy!
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    1. Hi Kym,
      Wonderful! Thanks so much for making this dish and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan

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    1. Hey Janice,
      Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan

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    1. Hi Melanie,
      Amazing!! I am so excited to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Have a great weekend☀️

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  5. 5 stars
    I’ve made this a couple times now. I keep coming back because it’s so delicious! Filling, fresh, and healthy. Love it!

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    1. Hey Sarah,
      Amazing! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! Have a great Monday! xTieghan

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  6. I was confused by the produce list before opening the pin. It indicated you need fresh coriander, but the recipe itself says you need cilantro (which makes more sense to me). You should have someone fix that.

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      1. Yes it says fresh coriander on the list but the when you do the step by step instructions it’s say cilantro.

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  7. 5 stars
    I made this recipe awhile back and absolutely LOVED it!! I want to make it again for some vegetarian friends of mine and wondered if tofu might work well in place of the salmon? If so, do you have any pointers? I have never cooked tofu before!

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    1. Hey Alyssa,
      Amazing! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! Sure, I bet tofu would be great, but I also do not cook with tofu:) Have a great Monday! xTieghan

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  8. Do you leave the skin on the salmon or take it off before you cube it up? Looking forward to making the recipe. It look delicious!

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    1. Hey Marchea,
      I just have the butcher remove the skin for me for this recipe! I hope you love the dish, please let me know if you give it a try! xx

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  9. 5 stars
    This definitely seems like more work than at first blush, but believe, me, it is worth it. To me there was also some confusion about precise amounts of the ingredients and where they went. Nevertheless, worth the effort!!!

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    1. Hey Marna,
      Happy Sunday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and sharing your feedback! I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ☀️

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  10. 5 stars
    Made this recipe! So delicious! I didn’t have honey so I used maple syrup, used parsley and added extra Serrano! So happy I made this. I will def be making this from now on. Thank you!

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    1. Hi Karen,
      Amazing!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so excited it was enjoyed! Hope you’re having a great weekend! xx

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  11. 5 stars
    Wow, this is a keeper! Have made it 3 times this month, I use Chipotle paste in a tube to mix with the mayo, so good. Thanks

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    1. Hi Linda!
      Happy Friday!!? Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, I am so glad it was a hit! xT

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  12. 5 stars
    Made this last night and it is amazing!!!if you love cilantro and a little spicy this recipe is for you. Super quick too. Currently eating my leftovers for lunch

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    1. Hey Ashley,
      Happy Friday!!? Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, I am so glad it was a hit! xT

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    1. Hey Kirsty,
      Do you have chipotle seasoning? I would use that! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan

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    1. Hey Makenna,
      Wonderful! I am so excited to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for trying it out! xx

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    1. Hi Kay,
      The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan

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