Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl (Printable version)

Tender salmon with sweet chili glaze served on jasmine rice and topped with fresh veggies for a vibrant dish.

# What you need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, approximately 5.3 oz each
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sweet Chili Glaze

04 - 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

→ Rice

08 - 2 cups jasmine rice
09 - 4 cups water
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
13 - 1 large carrot, julienned
14 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
15 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Bring 4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Arrange salmon on prepared sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil until combined.
04 - Brush half of the glaze over salmon fillets. Bake for 10 minutes.
05 - Remove salmon from oven, brush with remaining glaze, and return to oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly into four bowls. Top each with a salmon fillet, shredded cabbage, cucumber, carrot, scallions, avocado slices, and toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare yet impressive and delicious
  • Customizable toppings for freshness and crunch
02 -
  • Double-check sweet chili sauce and soy sauce labels for possible gluten or allergens
  • Salmon is best served freshly cooked but can be enjoyed cold for meal prep
03 -
  • For added crunch, sprinkle roasted peanuts or crispy shallots before serving
  • Swap jasmine rice for brown rice or quinoa for a hearty twist
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