Description
These Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option that combines the bold flavors of chipotle, honey, and salmon with a variety of fresh ingredients. The spicy marinade gives the salmon a flavorful kick, while the combination of jasmine rice, red cabbage, mango, avocado, and cilantro creates a balanced and satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 1 lb salmon fillets (skin removed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, adobo sauce, minced chipotle pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt.
- Marinate the Salmon: Pour the marinade over the salmon pieces in a shallow dish and let marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the Salmon: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated salmon and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Top each with salmon pieces, shredded cabbage, diced mango, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a milder version, use less chipotle or omit the minced pepper.
- Quinoa or brown rice can be used instead of jasmine rice.
- Add pickled onions or sliced cucumber for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
