Ingredients
For the Salmon & Glaze:
- 2 (6-8 oz) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ tsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the Bowls:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (or rice/cauliflower rice)
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- Sesame seeds & green onions, for garnish
Optional Drizzle:
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or tahini + 1 tbsp lime juice + water to thin
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. Fluff and set aside.
- Make the glaze by whisking honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and sriracha.
- Pat salmon dry, season. Heat oil in skillet. Sear salmon 3-4 mins per side.
- Pour glaze over salmon. Simmer 3-5 mins, spooning glaze, until sticky and cooked.
- Assemble bowls: quinoa, greens, cabbage, cucumber, avocado.
- Top with salmon. Drizzle with pan glaze and optional sauce. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- For perfect salmon, pat it very dry before searing and remove it from the pan just before it’s fully opaque.
- Make it gluten-free with tamari, or soy-free with coconut aminos.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep. Store components separately for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Asian-Inspired, Contemporary Asian
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, High-Protein
