Hot Honey Salmon Bowls with Sriracha Mayo Recipe
Introduction
Hot Honey Salmon Bowls with Sriracha Mayo combine tender, roasted salmon glazed with a spicy-sweet sauce and fresh, vibrant vegetables. This flavorful, easy-to-make meal is perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner bowl full of bold tastes and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets (4-6 ounces each, skinless, cut into cubes)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tbsp Frank’s RedHot sauce
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Toss the salmon cubes with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, paprika, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet. Arrange the salmon in a single layer.
- Step 3: Roast the salmon in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until just undercooked to your liking.
- Step 4: While the salmon roasts, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- Step 5: Remove the salmon from the oven and spoon some of the hot honey sauce over the pieces. Switch the oven to broil and broil the salmon for 1-2 minutes until lightly charred and crispy. Drizzle with additional hot honey, to taste.
- Step 6: In a bowl, combine diced cucumber, cubed avocado, 1 tablespoon avocado oil, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix.
- Step 7: Mix the sriracha and light mayonnaise to make the sriracha mayo sauce, if using.
- Step 8: Build each bowl with a base of cooked rice, then top with hot honey-glazed salmon and cucumber salad. Drizzle with sriracha mayo sauce if desired.
- Step 9: Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Use fresh lime juice for the salad to brighten flavors and balance the heat.
- Swap avocado oil for olive oil if preferred.
- Add shredded carrots or radishes to the cucumber salad for extra crunch and color.
- For a milder bowl, reduce cayenne pepper or omit the sriracha mayo.
- Serve over quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Storage
Store leftover salmon bowls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the hot honey sauce and sriracha mayo separate to maintain freshness. Reheat salmon gently in the oven or microwave until warm but not overcooked. Add fresh cucumber salad just before serving to keep it crisp.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use salmon with skin on?
Yes, you can use salmon with the skin on, but cook it skin-side down first to crisp it up before roasting to ensure even cooking.
How spicy is the hot honey sauce?
The hot honey sauce has a balanced heat from cayenne and hot sauce, but you can adjust the cayenne amount to make it milder or spicier to suit your taste.
PrintHot Honey Salmon Bowls with Sriracha Mayo Recipe
Delicious and vibrant Hot Honey Salmon Bowls with tender oven-roasted salmon glazed in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with a fresh cucumber-avocado salad and optional sriracha mayo for an added kick. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Salmon and Glaze:
- 4 4-6 ounce skinless salmon filets, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tbsp Frank’s RedHot sauce
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Cucumber-Avocado Salad:
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Additional:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Salmon: Toss the cubed salmon with avocado oil, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the pieces in a single layer for even roasting.
- Roast Salmon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the salmon for 10-15 minutes or until it is just undercooked to your preferred doneness.
- Make Hot Honey Sauce: While the salmon is roasting, combine the honey, Frank’s RedHot sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Glaze and Broil Salmon: Remove the salmon from the oven and spoon some of the hot honey sauce over the pieces. Switch the oven to broil, and broil the salmon for 1-2 minutes until lightly charred and crispy. Then drizzle additional hot honey sauce over the salmon as desired.
- Prepare Cucumber-Avocado Salad: In a bowl, gently toss diced cucumber, cubed avocado, avocado oil, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until combined but still fresh and crisp.
- Mix Sriracha Mayo: In a small bowl, mix together the light mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to create a spicy mayo drizzle (optional).
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls. Top each bowl with the hot honey-glazed salmon and a generous scoop of the cucumber-avocado salad. Drizzle with sriracha mayo if using.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra cilantro leaves or lime wedges for added freshness and serve immediately. Enjoy your flavorful Hot Honey Salmon Bowls!
Notes
- You can adjust the cayenne and hot sauce quantities to control the heat level of the hot honey glaze.
- For extra crispiness, broil the salmon just a little longer but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- The sriracha mayo is optional but adds a creamy and spicy element to the bowls.
- Leftover salmon can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold or reheated gently.
- Use brown rice or quinoa as a nutritious alternative base.
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