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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls
Ingredients
- 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets, cut into bite-size chunks
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
Avocado Feta Salad
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 small cucumbers, chopped
- 1 serrano or jalapeño, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup crumbed feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Chipotle Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 2 teaspoons honey
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!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Are the nutrition facts correct? Over 1000 cals per serving? Thanks!
Hi Trish,
So sorry, it seems as though we are having a glitch on the back-end, please disregard the calorie count at this time. So sorry! I hope you love the recipe! xx
Made this recipe and absolutely delicious combination of flavors!!! ?
Hi Cynthia,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a ton for making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad it was a winner:)
Very delicious! I’ve been off salmon for quite a few years (because of a “fishy” experience”). It only takes one! I believe this recipe brought me back! Husband loves it too! Followed the recipe completely. Perfect! Thank you!
Hi Sally,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a ton for making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad it was a winner:)
This recipe is, as always with HBH, packed with punches of flavor!! I’ve got the dreaded cilantro-tastes-like-soap gene, so I subbed basil out, and it was still fresh and light! Loved the combo of that with the smokey/spicy salmon! Used hot honey and added corn to the rice. As always, 10/10
Hi Clancy,
Amazing!! Thanks a lot for trying this dish and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was tasty for you! xT
I found this recipe today and made it for dinner. It took me around 30 minutes start to finish and was DELICIOUS. I have been learning how to cook for the last few months, trying out different recipes and styles of cooking, etc. This is my favorite thing so far. I’m excited to try your other recipes and throw this into the rotation!
*subbed salmon for char and seasoned with blackened seasoning
Hey Sydnee,
Amazing!! Thanks a lot for trying this dish and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was tasty for you! xT
My husband made this so good
Hey Lesa,
Happy Monday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it:) xTieghan
This is delicious! The avocado/cucumber/feta salad with the mango salsa is the perfect flavor combination. This comes together quickly and is a really delicious and flavor robust meal!
Hi Emily,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
Omg, I don’t think I’ll ever eat salmon any other way again. This recipe is absolutely delicious! I didn’t even top it with spicy Mayo either. Do yourself a favor and just make it.
Hi Donny,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
Soo good! We added corn to the salad and nixed feta. Also used basil instead of cilantro and Zab’s hot honey. YUM
Hey Hayle,
Perfect! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was a hit! xxT
I used sriracha instead of chipotle because it’s what I had at home. Still amazing! Spicy Sriracha Honey Salmon Bowls! 10/10 would recommend. Can’t wait to try the actual recipe.
Hi Rachael,
Awesome!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it! Hope you’re off to a great Saturday! xT
Such amazing flavors and healthy to boot. I don’t love salmon but it is so good for me I try to find ways to cook it that I love. This is it! Your recipes are amazing. Thank you for making me look like a great cook!
Hi Amy,
Amazing!! I love to hear that this recipe was tasty, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review:) xTieghan
Easily my favorite dinner of all time now! It’s everything I love in one dish.
Since my husband doesn’t like avocado, I don’t put it in the cucumber salad. I just add avocado chunks to my bowl. Still tastes great.
Hi Anna,
Happy Wednesday! I love to hear that this recipe was tasty, thanks for making it! xxT
Absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making this recipe on repeat. Even my husband who doesn’t like things sweet/savory mingling was a huge fan. Thank you!!!
Hi Deborah,
Wonderful! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for trying it out! Have a great weekend:)
Absolutely delicious!! The whole family loved it!
Hi Kristin,
Fantastic!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a hit! Happy Friday! xx
So delicious!! Wouldn’t change a thing.
Hey Hana,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for making the recipe and sharing your feedback! xTieghan
This recipe is amazing. I adapted it and grilled filets after marinading in chipotle, honey glaze. And plated the the avocado/cucumber salad and rice as a side. Restaurant quality! Served sauces on top! Perfect!
Hi Kim,
Wonderful! Thanks so much for making this dish and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan