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My new go-to weeknight dinner – Hot Honey Crispy Salmon Bowls. Crispy roasted salmon mixed with asparagus tossed up in everyone’s favorite sweet-spicy hot honey sauce. The honey sauce has the perfect combination of spices and sea salt. Each bowl is assembled with rice, avocado and feta salsa, and a creamy cilantro ranch. A delicious weeknight dinner to serve up to family and friends. Save the leftovers for a delicious lunch the following day!
If there’s anything I am desperately craving, it’s more color in my life! With the weather being somewhat blah for a couple days last week, I needed to introduce color in other ways. I think every recipe I’ve made since returning home from Miami has been like the rainbow. So much color!
And I love that! These bowls turned out even better than I had envisioned. This is a concept I’ve had on my “to-make list” for while. We just love my spicy hot honey sauce over here. So I’ve had lots of fun reinventing and repurposing it in new recipes!
I have so many fresh spring “bowl” recipes lined up for you that I can’t wait to share! I guess you could say that I’m in a “bowl” phase! But this spicy salmon is my favorite. It really does have everything good piled into one bowl. Steamed rice and crispy salmon bites tossed in our go-to hot honey sauce. Then mixed with a salty and creamy avocado feta salad with fresh herbs and edible flowers. Plus a homemade cilantro ranch that adds a cooling, creaminess to each bowl.
Oh, and I threw in some springtime asparagus too!
Yes, there is a lot happening, but everything together hits just right. You’re going to be making these on repeat, I know it!
Details
What’s amazing about these bowls is how easy they are to throw together, yet still so delicious! The salmon and asparagus are cooked together on a sheet pan until perfectly roasted and crispy.
I love to cook with asparagus this time of year, it’s coming into season for spring. It’s yet another food that reminds me of my Nonnie. She used to cook asparagus all the time, she loved it!
Simply toss the salmon bites with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Then add the asparagus and roast away.
While the fish is cooking, I prep everything else.
For the hot honey sauce, warm the honey on the stove with hot sauce, cayenne, and chipotle chili powder. The chili powder adds a very subtle smokiness to the sweet, spicy, salty sauce.
You can use as little or as much of the sauce as you’d like, but I end up using most of the sauce. My dad is absolutely obsessed with it!
For the salsa, avocado, so much cilantro, dill, so much feta cheese, a serrano pepper (you can use a jalapeño too), a little oil, and a lemon.
The is KEY, so don’t skip it. I think it adds a lot of flavor and freshness.
Now the next step is optional, I make a creamy, cooling cilantro ranch dressing, It’s easy to do, just blend up everything until creamy!
I use cilantro and basil, then all the usually ranch dressing ingredients.
Assemble
Fill your bowls with rice. Then layer everything in. The asparagus, salmon, salsa, a drizzle of extra hot honey, and a dollop with lots of cilantro ranch.
So much happening, but really it comes together quickly since we’re just repeating ingredients throughout and roasting everything on a sheet pan! We love that!
Looking for other quick dinner recipes? Here are a few.
20 Minute Garlic Oil Schezwan Peanut Noodles
Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa
Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Soft Pretzels
Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Ranch
Buffalo Cauliflower with Spicy Tahini Ranch
Lastly, if you make these Hot Honey Crispy 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!
Hot Honey Crispy Salmon Bowls
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 635 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 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
- creamy ranch, for serving
AVOCADO Salsa
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 serrano or jalapeño, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup toasted seeds, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, etc.
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. 2. On a baking sheet, toss the salmon pieces with 3 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer. On the other side of the pan, add the asparagus. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 10-15 minutes or until the salmon is just undercooked to your liking. 3. Meanwhile, make the hot honey. In a sauce pot, warm together the honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder, plus a pinch of salt.4. Spoon some of the hot honey over the salmon. Switch the oven to broil and broil until lightly charred and crispy. Spoon over additional hot honey, to your taste.5. To make the salsa. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt, gently tossing. 6. Arrange the salmon and asparagus over bowls of rice. Top with salsa. Add ranch on the side or drizzle over each bowl. Enjoy!
Notes
Creamy Cilantro-Basil Ranch: In a blender, blend 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream, 1/3 cup mayo, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, and a pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper. Blend until creamy.
This was so amazingly good and not very hard or lengthy to make. I did use hot honey and brown rice 😙🤌🏻 will definitely keep this in rotation
Hey there,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and your feedback!🌼🥑 xx
This is SOOOO good! It came together quick and easy but tastes like it should have taken hours. I am one of those people who doesn’t care for cilantro so I made homemade buttermilk ranch dressing instead. I think the “salsa” made the meal. All of it was delicious. This will definitely go into heavy rotation in our house.
Hi Katie,
Happy Friday!!🍉🥭 I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it and sharing your comment! xT
Fantastic recipe! We all loved it. I debated using premade Hot Honey but went with the recipe and it was totally worth it. This recipe will be on automatic rotation but that Hot Honey is being used for many other dishes. Love it! Thanks for another great recipe.
Thanks so much Ann Marie! Love to hear that this dish was a hit and I appreciate you making it! xT
Do you think you can make this with premade hot honey?
Hi Amanda,
Totally, I don’t see why that wouldn’t work for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope it’s delish! xT
O my lord that avocado salsa is fire!!! Do not skip on the cilantro ranch. This entire bowl is like a flavor explosion in my mouth. Make it today!
Hey Eryka,
Happy Monday!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Have a great week! xT
Living in the PNW, we eat a lot of salmon & this is my family’s new favorite salmon recipe! I’ve made it 3 times & my teen boy asks for it weekly. So great!
Which of your cookbooks can this recipe be found? I want to get it! Thank you!
Hi Jane,
Happy Monday!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! This recipe is only on the blog:) Have a great week! xT
I don’t think I will cook salmon any other way from now on. The salmon was crispy and flavorful and the hot honey added just the right amount of sweet heat. Delicious! I love all your recipes.
Hi Beth,
Happy Friday! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for making it and sharing your review!🍓🍑 xT
This recipe was super easy and so very good. I used asparagus instead of broccoli and added onions to my roasting veggies. The hot honey sauce was very flavorful. The advocado salsa was a nice add but not needed. I will definitely be adding this to my meal rotation.
Hi Michele,
Happy Wednesday!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you making it! xT
I made this for my family and everyone really enjoyed it. the star was the avocado salsa – I made a big batch of it for the last family get together and it was a hit. Thanks!
Hi Dana,
Fantastic!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, love to hear that it turned out well for you!🍒🥭
This was amazing! I substituted broccoli for asparagus and used regular chili powder, just a pinch of cayenne and Sriracha for my hot sauce. Was so good and not to spicy as I am a total amateur. Definitely a favorite recipe and so easy.
Hey Gina,
Happy Friday!! I’m thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for making it and your comment!😎🍑 xx
DELICIOUS! Very spicy but so good especially with the cilantro ranch. Didn’t have asparagus but with the rice, a side salad and the ranch it was fire!
Hi Agnes,
Amazing!! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
There was just too much going on in this recipe. And it took a long time to make. And that honey was HOTTTTTTTTT. Beware.
Hi Christiana,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, so sorry to hear it was not enjoyed! Please let me know if there is anything that I can help with! xx
Delish! 👌
Hi April,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xx
WOW is all I have to say. So unbelievably good! This will be on rotation in our home!
Love to hear this Amanda!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your feedback! Have a wonderful weekend!🌈🌤️ xT
I’ve made this twice and soon again tomorrow. It’s such an amazing combo of flavours! I was nervous about the feta but WOW it was fantastic. Tieghan you never miss!
Hey Sarah,
Thanks so much for giving this dish a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xx