Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl (Printable)

Flaky salmon glazed in sweet chili sauce atop jasmine rice with fresh veggies and sesame seeds.

# What You'll 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 lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon 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

# Method:

01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold running water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine water and salt and bring to a boil. 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 rice 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 pepper. Arrange salmon on the prepared baking 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 evenly over salmon fillets. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
05 - Remove salmon from oven, brush with remaining glaze, and return to bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each with a salmon fillet, shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, scallions, avocado slices, and toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy weeknight dinner with bright flavors
  • Packed with fresh veggies and protein
02 -
  • Salmon cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it to prevent drying out
  • You can prep toppings in advance to save time
03 -
  • For extra crunch, add roasted peanuts or crispy shallots on top
  • Use brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice for added fiber
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