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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.
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
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.
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!
So good and pretty quick! My husband I and I don’t agree on cilantro and I’m happy to say the flavors still work with out the cilantro. I cooked the salmon for 10 min and it came out perfect. Another good one!
Hey Kim,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
Is Step number three missing the lime? In your assembly instructions it says drizzle the cilantro lime sauce, but I do not see adding lime in the directions.
Hi there,
Yes, thanks for pointing that out! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
It doesn’t when to start cooking the rice! Doh! Not good for folks who follow the recipe to the letter
Hi Owen,
The recipe calls for cooked rice, so you can make that whenever is best for you:) Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it1 xTieghan
This is one of my new favorite recipes!! I made this with a coconut rice recipe that was included in another HBH recipe. So delicious!! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Taylor,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
This was ahhhmazing!! super easy!
I was thinking it would be great with chipotle pulled pork.
Hey Diane,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
This recipe is a keeper!! delicious and easy!!! I usually don’t like when I cook salmon but we really liked this recipe. Thank you!!
Hey Sara,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
This was so good! I overcooked the salmon just a bit so it was a little bit dry – but other than than the combination of flavors, sweetness and heat was very satisfying. I don’t typically think feta with a southwest flavors – but it was really good.
Hey Andrea,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
As always this recipe was another winner!! I substituted chicken breast for the salmon and didn’t cook it as long. Really good and the leftovers were perfect for lunch
Thanks!
Hey Barbara,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
Wow just wow! Tieghan this was delicious! I am trying to eat more salmon to be healthy and I can tell you that this recipe will definitely be in rotation! It came together pretty quickly on a weeknight and the hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed it until the last bite!
Hey there,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
Just discovered you! Love salmon , & looking forward to trying .
Here’s my stupid question:
Aren’t you having to change up (adjust higher)the hot oven rack for the broiling process? Not a huge fan of moving when hot ?.
Hey Deb,
Thanks so much for following along!! I do not adjust my racks, I just change the oven to broil. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
This is so yummy. Lots of flavor. I recommend prepping everything first. While rice and salmon are cooking do the clean up. One thing I don’t like after a great meal is cleaning so many pans, bowls etc.
I will have this recipe on repeat all summer.
Hey Elizabeth,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
Could I use chicken?? Do you recommend baking it in the oven? Can’t wait to try it
Hi Justine,
Sure, you can follow the recipe as is using chicken. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love the recipe!! xx
This is one of my favorite recipes of yours! It wasn’t very difficult and tasted so yummy!
Hey Melissa,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
Ma’am. This has absolutely no business being this good!!! I had some fresh caught mahi that I replaced the salmon with and I literally dropped jaws with this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Hi Victoria,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
This was fantastic. I don’t get on with Mayo in general so will use yoghurt next time but the whole dish was fabulous. I’ll be making the salad on its own throughout the summer too.
I can seem to add this one to my recipe box. Probably user error but I thought I would flag just in case
Have you heard of the app recipe keeper? You can add all recipes. Even ones you have from books or handwritten. Makes going to the store so easy. Everything on your phone.
Hey Jessica,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a go and sharing your feedback!! I love to hear that it was a winner:) Thanks for letting me know about the recipe box. xTieghan