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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 jalapeƱos for a balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavor. Altogether, itās so delicious. And the best news – it takes just minutes to prepare!
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 jalapeƱos that make this mango peach salsa special.
You can buy candied jalapeƱos at the store. They’re usually right next to the pickled jalapeƱos 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 jalapeƱos. They’re simply warmed honey and jalapeƱos 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 jalapeƱos. 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 doesnāt 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, donāt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Crispy Honey Ginger Salmon Bowls
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 499 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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 jalapeƱos
- 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 jalapeƱos.
Notes
Coconut Rice
1. Combine the 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk and 1/2 cup water in a medium pot. Bring to a low boil. Add 1 cup jasmine rice and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine, cover, then turn the heat down to the lowest setting possible. Allow the rice to cook for 10 minutes on low, then turn the heat off completely. Let the rice sit, covered, for another 15-20 minutes (don’t take any peeks inside!).
2. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Candied JalapeƱos
1. Bring 1/3 cup honey to a gentle boil. Simmer over low for 3-5 minutes.Ā
2. Meanwhile, arrange 2-3 sliced jalapeƱos in a glass jar. Pour the honey over the jalapeƱos. Add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let cool. Keep stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.Ā
This looks so good! Can you use skinless salmon fillets? That’s all I have on hand at the moment.
Hi Claudia,
Totally, that will work well for you! Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Made this last night! Didnāt change a thing! Incredible!!!
Hi Cathy!
Happy Tuesday! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love that you enjoyed the dish! Thanks for your review:) xx
I didnāt have chili paste so I used siracha, and it was enough spice for me so I eliminated the jalapeƱos in the mango salsa. This is one of my favorite dishes ever!
Hi Candice,
Fantastic! Thanks for your comment and trying the recipe:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! Thanks for sharing what worked well for you! xxT
Where do we add the garlic? Did I miss a step written somewhere? Iāve checked a few times but not seeing it. Making now! Thanks!
Hi Leslie,
The garlic is added in step 2:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Iām sorry- I found it! My bad!! The recipe came out AMAZING!!! My brother just gave me a bunch of fresh salmon from his recent fishing trip to B.C., and so this was the first thing I made with my loot! My 20 y.o. daughter took one bite and proclaimed that this was the best thing I have ever made! And I consider myself a good cook lol!! Hats off for an excellent recipe š
Hi Leslie,
Amazing!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback:)
This is insanely good!! I’m not the biggest salmon fan but we eat it 2-3 times a week. This was the best ever! My husband raved and asked that I make it for some fellow foodie friends soon as well. I didn’t use fish sauce but otherwise made it exact along with the coconut rice.
I had been in a cooking rut, not feeling it, until your recipes. We have loved every one of them so far and can’t wait to try another!!
Hey Jan,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and sharing your feedback! Hope you’re off to a great weekend:)
I just made this tonight with some substitutions for things I couldn’t find in my local market. I subbed worcestershire sauce for fish sauce, made a “chili paste” out of ketchup and cayenne pepper, and used ginger powder instead of fresh. I also couldn’t find any type of jalapenos for the salsa. Even with the substitutions it tasted absolutely amazing! This is honestly one of the best meals I’ve ever made. My husband loved it, had seconds, and was scraping the pan to eat the sauce. Next time I will try with all of the correct ingredients and see how it comes out.
Hey Latrice!
Amazing!! I am thrilled that this dish was a hit, thanks a lot for trying it out! Thanks for sharing your feedback and what worked well for you! xTieghan
Oh wow! I just made this and it tastes incredible! I made a few substitutions as I don’t like cilantro and I couldn’t find fresh or candied jalapenos. Really annoying that a very select few supermarkets stock fresh jalapenos here in the UK. Instead I used red chillis and parsley but it was still absolutely delicious and a perfect dinner for this heatwave we are having!
Thanks for all these amazing recipes Tieghan, I’m slowly working my way through them since discovering you on Instagram. Dinners are much more interesting and delicious š xx
Hey Candice,
Amazing!! I am thrilled that this dish was a hit, thanks a lot for trying it out! Thanks for your kind message and giving so many recipes a try:) xTieghan
Easy and delicious weeknight meal. The sauce on the salmon and to pour over the rice is incredible. I want to bottle it. I didn’t use any jalapeƱos (kids).
Hi Jenna!
Thanks so much for making this dish, I am so glad it was a hit with your family:) xTieghan
We loved this and will definitely make again. I forgot to cut the salmon into cubes but still delicious. The sweet and spicy go perfectly w the fruit salsa. I also had some purple rice on hand so used that to make the coconut rice. So pretty and tasty!
Hi Danette,
Wonderful! Thanks for your comment and sharing your review, I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed! xx
Great recipe-even for non-salmon eaters! Thank you
Hi Ann,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed:) xx
I just made this and it was AMAZING, best recipe Iāve made since your tortellini soup!! ??
Hey Sara,
Perfect!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe out, I am so glad it was a hit! Have a great Tuesday! xTieghan
Woahhh baby this is a ride of bangin flavors im obsessed! I didnt add ginger because I’m not a fan. Absolutely delicious though with a kick of tangy spice!
Hey Catherine,
Thanks for your comment and making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! Hope you’re off to a great week! ? xT
I made this three times in two weeks. Obviously, loved it! Perfect timing for this recipe with fresh peaches everywhere.
Served it with jasmine rice rather than the coconut.
Hey Nancy,
Thanks for your comment and making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! Hope you’re off to a great week! ? xT
Just made this for dinner, so delicious! Loved the coconut jasmine rice. Is this in one of the HBH cookbooks? I have all 3!
Hi Nikki,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try! This recipe is just on the blog, the recipes that are in the cookbooks are exclusive to the books:) xTieghan
We just ate this for dinner and all six in my family loved it. Canāt wait to make it again. We had to save a serving for someone and everyone is eyeing it covetously. I made the candied jalapeƱos and agree they make the salsa sing. I used frozen mango and peaches to make the chopping easier, and it turned out really well. The only thing I would change would be to cook the salmon in lager pieces or in strips. I used two pans for a double portion and turning all those smaller pieces was a bother. Will definitely make it again!
Hey Stephanie,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am so glad it was a winner:) Have the best week! xx
This is SO good! There are several components to prep, but they are not difficult and the flavors complement each other perfectly! A keeper!
Hi Janet,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thank you so much for making it! Happy Monday! xx