Description
Spicy chipotle honey salmon bowls blend Mexican-inspired flavors with fresh, zesty ingredients for a quick and satisfying meal. Crisp vegetables, smoky salmon, and sweet-heat glaze create a harmonious dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 (46 ounces / 1.3 kg) salmon filets, cut into bite-size chunks
Grains:
- 34 cups cooked rice
Salmon Seasonings:
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 12 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons honey, divided
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Avocado Feta Salad Ingredients:
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 small cucumbers, chopped
- 1 serrano or jalapeno, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Chipotle Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 12 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F (232C), ensuring high heat for perfectly roasted salmon.
- Coat salmon pieces with olive oil, chipotle in adobo, honey, tamari, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet, creating a flavorful marinade.
- Arrange salmon in a single layer and roast for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked, then broil briefly for a caramelized exterior.
- Prepare cilantro sauce by whisking olive oil, honey, and apple cider vinegar, then incorporate chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
- Create avocado feta salad by combining diced avocado, cucumbers, serrano peppers, and cilantro with cumin, olive oil, lemon and lime juices.
- Gently fold crumbled feta into the avocado mixture, ensuring delicate integration of ingredients.
- Craft chipotle mayo by blending mayonnaise, chipotle in adobo, and honey until smooth and creamy.
- Layer cooked rice in serving bowls as a foundational base.
- Carefully place roasted salmon on top of rice, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously spoon avocado feta salad alongside the salmon.
- Drizzle cilantro lime sauce over the bowl for added brightness.
- Add a generous dollop of chipotle mayo for extra zesty flavor.
- Serve immediately while ingredients are warm and vibrant.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chipotle amount, making it milder or spicier based on personal preference.
- Swap salmon with tofu or chicken for alternative protein options, keeping cooking times and temperatures consistent.
- Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce to make the recipe completely gluten-free without compromising flavor profile.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking process and reduce overall meal preparation time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 725 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg