Description
Delectable sweet chili salmon bowl brings Pacific Northwest flavors to your dinner table. Crisp vegetables, perfectly seared salmon, and tangy chili glaze create a harmonious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (skinless)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cucumbers (chopped)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsps lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Position salmon fillets on prepared sheet and coat thoroughly with sweet chili sauce for maximum flavor infusion.
- Roast salmon for 12-15 minutes until protein becomes tender and easily separates with minimal pressure from a fork.
- Simultaneously cook rice following package guidelines, ensuring light and fluffy texture by gently separating grains with a fork after cooking.
- Julienne bell peppers and cucumber into thin, elegant strips for visual appeal and crisp texture.
- Allow salmon to rest momentarily after removing from oven, which helps redistribute internal moisture and maintain succulence.
- Construct bowl by layering cooked rice as foundation, carefully positioning roasted salmon on top of grain base.
- Artfully arrange sliced vegetables around salmon, creating colorful and appetizing presentation.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across dish for added crunch and aromatic enhancement.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and flavors are most vibrant.
Notes
- Swap salmon with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the protein-packed profile of the original recipe.
- Reduce sweet chili sauce amount for a lower-sugar option, or use honey as a more natural sweetener alternative.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor and release more aromatic oils before sprinkling over the bowl.
- Consider using brown rice or quinoa as a nutrient-dense base that adds extra fiber and protein to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg