Description
Succulent Sweet Chili Salmon Bowls bring together zesty Asian-inspired flavors in a nutritious, balanced meal. Crisp vegetables, perfectly seared salmon, and a tangy chili glaze create a delightful dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (4–6 ounces / 113–170 grams each, skinless)
Starches:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 small cucumber (sliced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup edamame (shelled and steamed)
- 1 avocado (sliced, optional)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Serving Accompaniments:
- Lime wedges
Optional Add-Ins:
- Pickled ginger
- Sliced jalapeños
- Extra sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Position salmon fillets in a shallow dish, creating an even layer for maximum marinade absorption.
- Generously coat salmon with sweet chili sauce, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Allow salmon to marinate for 15-20 minutes, letting flavors deeply penetrate the fish.
- Select preferred cooking method: pan-searing, baking, or grilling.
- For pan-searing, heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet at medium-high temperature (375°F).
- Cook salmon 4-5 minutes per side, achieving a golden exterior and flaky internal texture.
- For baking, preheat oven to 400°F with a lined baking sheet.
- Position marinated salmon on the sheet, maintaining even spacing.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until salmon reaches desired tenderness and slightly opaque center.
- For grilling, heat grill to medium-high (400°F).
- Grill salmon 4-6 minutes per side, creating beautiful char marks and maintaining moisture.
- Simultaneously prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Prepare vegetable components: slice cucumber, shred carrots, cut bell peppers, steam edamame.
- Construct bowl by layering grain base with perfectly cooked salmon.
- Artfully arrange vegetables around salmon, creating visual appeal.
- Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Squeeze fresh lime over bowl for brightness.
- Optional: drizzle additional sweet chili sauce for enhanced taste.
- Serve immediately while salmon remains warm and vegetables crisp.
Notes
- Marinate salmon for maximum flavor absorption, allowing the sweet chili sauce to penetrate deeply into the fish.
- Customize the bowl with alternative protein options such as tofu, chicken, or shrimp for dietary flexibility.
- Adjust spice levels by mixing homemade sweet chili sauce with reduced sugar or using low-sodium alternatives for health-conscious eaters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg