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This colorful Crispy Honey Ginger Salmon Bowl is full of flavor and so simple to prepare. Made with flavorful ginger and cooked in a salty-spicy butter sauce until crispy. The salmon is cooked until caramelized around the edges then added to bowls of coconut rice. It’s served with a fresh bright mango salsa with candied jalapeños for a balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavor. Altogether, it’s so delicious. And the best news – it takes just minutes to prepare!
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Starting the week off with lots of color and flavor! After the most beautiful summer weekend, I’m feeling so ready to take on the week. I’m excited for everything coming my way, including this week’s recipes!
So many summer recipes, and it all starts with this salmon bowl. Yes, another rice bowl and more salmon. At the moment, this is what we’re craving most!
I’m very into recipes that we can quickly assemble and serve bowl-style over rice. Anything over rice in our family is always welcomed. And more times than not, the recipes are very no fuss.
Here are the details
Start with the salmon. The key to getting salmon crispy? Make sure to pat it down with a kitchen towel to remove any excess moisture. Having a super dry piece of fish ensures that it will cook up wonderfully.
Now, let the salmon sit while you make the salsa. This will help dry the salmon even more.
As always, the salsa is essential. But it’s the candied jalapeños that make this mango peach salsa special.
You can buy candied jalapeños at the store. They’re usually right next to the pickled jalapeños and labeled sweet and spicy. This means they have sweetness added, that’s what you want!
So you can buy those or make my simple candied jalapeños. They’re simply warmed honey and jalapeños mixed together. Just 2 ingredients, so simple, so easy, super delicious. I’ve been using them in everything lately, I’m addicted.
For the rest of the salsa, there are mangos, peaches, lime, cilantro, basil, and then the candied jalapeños. Just mix it all together. Simple.
Then I make a quick sauce for the salmon. Some tamari, fish sauce, chili paste, and ginger.
Finally, finish with the salmon. Cook the salmon in butter until the butter browns and turns the salmon’s skin crisp. The butter is my secret. It really creates the perfect crispy-skinned salmon, trust me.
Pour in the sauce and let it thicken. This only takes a few minutes. As soon as the salmon is cooked to your liking, remove it from the heat.
I like to serve the chunks of crispy salmon over bowls of steamed coconut rice. I’m sharing the coconut rice recipe in the notes so you can use it too! Then I like to add tons of salsa and fresh basil to finish.
If you’re working quickly, this can honestly come together in 20 minutes. But we’ll say 30 just to be safe!
I know it doesn’t seem like much but I promise this is so good. The sauce thickens and glazes the salmon creating the perfect sticky sauce. It’s such a flavorful dish. That salsa adds a spicy-sweet element, plus plenty of fun summery color and flavor too.
A great meal to prepare on busy nights. Especially warm nights. This recipe requires no oven, it’s quick-cooking, and done on the stove. Gotta love that!
Looking for other quick weeknight dinners? Here are some favorites:
Coconut Popcorn Chicken with Sweet Thai Chili Lime Sauce
30 Minute Sticky Thai Meatballs with Sesame Noodles
Better Than Takeout Sweet Thai Basil Chicken
Lastly, if you make this Crispy Honey Ginger Salmon Bowl, 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!
Crispy Honey Ginger Salmon Bowls
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons chili paste , (sambal oelek)
- 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets, cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
Salsa
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 ripe peach, diced
- 1/4 cup candied jalapeños
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, combine the tamari, fish sauce, honey, ginger, and chili paste. 2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, skin side down and cook for 3 minutes, until the salmon is crisp. Flip, reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic. Cook another minute. 3. Pour in the sauce. Cook another 3 minute, until the sauce thickens. Remove the salmon from the skillet.4. To the skillet add 1/4 cup water. Scrape up any sauce in the pan and simmer until the sauce comes back together. 5. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt. 6. Spoon the salmon over the bowls of rice. Pour the sauce over the salmon. Top with the salsa and enjoy! I always add extra jalapeños.
Notes
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Definitely trying this soon:-) looks amazing ???
Thanks Joy! I hope you love the recipe!
This is so good! It’s also minimal effort
Thanks for making this recipe Maire! I am so glad it was enjoyed:)
Made for myself tonight (so scaled down 1/4 of the Ingredients). Followed exactly. Delicious meal and it looks so good on my plate. I just added a few slices of avocado and had a wonderful bowl meal. I love bowls! Thank you for this recipe.
Hey Linda,
Awesome!! I am so glad you enjoyed this dish, thanks for making it! Hope you’re off to a great Monday! xT
As usual, the flavors didn’t disappoint! Didn’t do the rice to have less carbs but love the flavors from the sauce. I could totally see us using it for other seafood!! Sooo yummy? ! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Apri,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am so glad it was a winner:) Have the best week! xx
Made this a few days ago with a girlfriend and making it again tonight for guests! It is SO SO good. The coconut rice is the icing on the top :).
Hey Sara,
Awesome!! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it:) xTieghan
Made this tonight, we all loved it! Perfect sunny day recipe. It was so pretty too.
Hey Kelly-Jane,
Amazing!! I am so glad this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for trying it out! Have the best weekend! ☀️xx
Fantastic! A new favorite!
Hey Lara,
Awesome!! Love to hear this, thanks so much for making the recipe!! xTieghan
A new family favorite!
Hey Jen,
Happy Friday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was a hit! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
Do you know if the coconut rice recipe would work with the same measurements in a rice cooker? Can’t wait to try this recipe! 🙂
Hi Amanda,
So sorry, I am honestly not sure, I have never used a rice cooker. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope it turns out amazing for you! xxT
Another hit for my family. Even my child who claims they don’t like fish loved it. The candied jalapeños were a top notch addition.
Hey Sara,
Thanks so much for your comment and sharing your feedback! I am glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for trying it out! xTieghan
loved this recipe, my family couldn’t get enough of it.
Hey Maryann,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks for sharing your review and making this recipe, I am so glad it was a winner! xxTieghan
I used this as a marinade for shrimp salmon and scallop skewers. It is a home run.
Thanks!
Hey Kathy,
Such a great idea!! Love to hear that this marinade was enjoyed:) xx
I made this recipe for the second time tonight and I have to say it is one of the tasteiest recipes I’ve ever done. I love the explosion of flavors! I did use the coconut rice and Sockeye salmon. Everyone loves it!
Hey Lee,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for trying it out! I hope you had a great holiday weekend!?
Amazing! One of my new favorites now! The salmon cooks so well and is so flavorful!! The salsa is amazing too! Very easy recipe as well! Thank you for this!
Hi Katie,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks for sharing your feedback and making this recipe, I am so glad it was a hit! Happy 4th of July!??
This is delicious and is my new favorite dish. The perfect combination for a light summer meal!
Hi Eileen,
Fantastic!! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! Have the best weekend!! ??