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Spicy Honey Mustard Salmon Bowls. Roasted salmon tossed in a lemony honey mustard dressing, served over fluffy rice with crispy bacon, and finished with browned garlic herb butter, fresh greens, and a generous sprinkling of spring herbs. Colorful, delicious, and surprisingly simple—a new go-to weeknight dinner!
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Happy Monday, everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend—spent some time outside, caught up with family and friends, and enjoyed some seriously good food. I’m so excited to be back in the kitchen today, with plans to cook up lots of fresh spring dishes!
Lately, I’ve been all about spring recipes—anything bright and fresh, packed with vibrant greens and herbs. And salmon has been on repeat. This bowl was a big hit. It’s absolutely scrumptious and so easy to throw together!
The salmon roasts right on a sheet pan with the bacon—so it’s a mostly hands-off recipe too (win-win!).
And before I dive into the finer details, I’ve got to say—I’m having a major honey mustard moment this season. It’s become one of my favorite spring and summer dressings, which is kind of wild because it is not a dressing ever used to cook with. But here we are: honey mustard, salmon, and bacon. So good. So addictive!
These are the details
Ingredients
- salmon – do your best to find wild-caught
- onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder
- bacon – get a thick cut with no sugar added
- salted butter
- garlic
- a jalapeño
- fresh basil or parsley – we love both
- Romaine lettuce – arugula would be just as good
- cooked rice – I love jasmine made with bone broth
- fresh dill
Ingredients – for the honey mustard
- mayo
- dijon mustard
- honey
- lemon juice
- chipotle chili powder
- cayenne pepper
- salt
Special Tools: a sheet pan
Steps
Step 1: cook the salmon and the bacon
I start with the salmon. Instead of cooking on the stove, I prefer to roast the salmon cubes on a sheet pan. First, toss the salmon with onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper. Now, arrange the chopped bacon around the cubes of salmon.
As the bacon cooks, the fat will render, allowing the salmon to cook wonderfully alongside. After 10-15 minutes, the bacon should be crispy, and the salmon should be cooked with a nice crisp top. So delicious!
If you prefer to omit the bacon, that’s fine too! Use oil or butter to help the salmon cook nicely and prevent sticking.
Step 2: the honey mustard
While the salmon cooks, make the homemade honey mustard. You might not think it’s worth the effort, but it’s far superior to the store-bought. It’s very creamy and easy to make, just mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, chipotle chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Whisk everything until creamy – super easy. Plus, you control the ingredients, so there’s nothing funky in your dressing.
Step 3: toss the salmon with the honey mustard
When the salmon is done cooking, add a few spoonfuls of the honey mustard and toss it up.
Step 4: the garlic butter
A few tablespoons of butter, browned with garlic. Then add a jalapeño for spice and top with fresh herbs, I use basil and parsley.
Step 5: serve
Serve the chunks of crispy salmon and bacon over bowls of rice and fresh greens. I used romaine, but I’ve since been using arugula, and I think I love it even more!
Then add some of the brown butter and don’t forget extra honey mustard too! Plus dill, which I think is so nice with salmon, bacon, and honey mustard! YUM!
Totally delicious! 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 Honey Mustard 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 Honey Mustard Salmon Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper
- 6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1-2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded, if desired and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil and/or parsley
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Honey Mustard
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. 2. On a sheet pan, add the salmon, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the salmon to coat. Arrange the bacon around the salmon. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness. 3. To make the honey mustard. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or glass jar. Taste and adjust the salt. Toss the salmon chunks with honey mustard4. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and allow the butter to brown around the garlic. Remove and mix in the jalapeño and basil or parsley. 5. Serve the salmon over bowls of lettuce, rice, and dill. Drizzle everything with garlic butter, then add additional honey mustard. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
This is SO GOOD. We make it all the time and I’m obsessed.
Is there a good side you might recommend here?
Hey Misk,
Wonderful! Love that this recipe always turns out well for you, thanks so much for sharing back!
Sure, here are some sides you might like:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/roasted-lemon-parmesan-broccol/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/cucumber-and-watermelon-feta-salad/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/cheese-rangoons/
Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Hi Tieghan! Do you think chicken thighs or breasts could be subbed for the salmon? Just trying to watch my grocery budget at the end of the month but this looks amazing!
Hey Shelby,
Totally! You would just need to increase your cook time for the chicken. I hope you love this dish!
I wish I could rate this higher than 5 stars. I would pay a lot of money to eat this at a restaurant!!! It’s one of those dishes that you keep thinking about for days after…it’s that good!! I have sent the link to this dish to hand full’s of people. INCREDIBLE!!!!
Hey Emily,
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback after trying this recipe, I’m happy to hear it was a win. Have a wonderful day!
This was great. Kids loved it and already have requested I make it again!
Hey Jason,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I’m so glad it was a winner!
This never disappoints – we have put this on our meal plan rotation on the regular!! i love the combination of flavors!!
Hi Tamara,
Love to hear this! Thanks for making this recipe so often and sharing your feedback! Happy fall!
What a fantastic dish!!! We loved it! So many different tasten, so easy to make. Thank you very much!
Hey Carolin,
Amazing! So glad this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for making it! Have a wonderful weekend!💐
SOOO good. I never cook salmon, let alone fish, but this was so simple and a huge hit for my husband too. Simple and quick. Flavors were incredible.
Hi Katie,
Thank you so much! I am thrilled to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you! Thanks for giving it a try!
We loved this dish! The flavors are so varied …great combination!
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you so much! I am thrilled to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you! Thanks for giving it a try!
I used the honey mustard as directed, and had SO much leftover. I just feel like I wasted my dijon. If I made this again, I’d probably start the bacon in the oven for a little bit and then add the salmon. The bacon was under and the salmon was over :/ The juice wasn’t worth the squeeze.
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for trying this recipe and your comment, sorry to hear it wasn’t enjoyed. The dressing is good for 2 weeks in the fridge. xx
This was so good. Very different than anything I’ve tried before.
Love the flavors and how filling it is.
Love to hear this, Abbey! Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try! Hope you had a great day! xx
Perfect summer dish! So light, great flavours and make sure you make the honey mustard sauce too! I could eat this every night.
Hey Kate,
Yay!! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I’m so glad to hear it turned out well for you!🌷 Happy Thursday!
This is delish! I skipped the lettuce and added edamame instead. I really liked the butter herb topping
Great recipe!
Hey Shannon,
Love to hear this! Thanks a lot for giving this dish a try and sharing your feedback! xxT
This is an excellent recipe. I made it for my daughter who just got braces on and I thought it would be easy for her to eat. She powered through it while in pain so you know it’s good! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Heather,
Aww, that is awesome! So glad to hear your daughter was able to enjoy this recipe, thanks so much for making it! xx
The dressing! Chefs kiss!😘. This bowl is going into our regular rotation!
Thanks so much, Deborah! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xx
This is utterly amazing! My wife said it was the best meal she had in weeks. I used 3 strips of bacon to reduce the grease a little and it was perfect. The garlic butter and jalapeno combo, chefs kiss
Thanks so much, Tim!! So glad this recipe was enjoyed by you and your wife, I appreciate you making it! xx
My husband is still raving about these!! Highly recommend, was something new to add into the mix
Thanks so much, Chelsey! Love to hear these bowls were enjoyed! I appreciate you trying the recipe! xT