Honey Garlic Salmon Bowls

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These Honey Garlic Salmon Bowls are a weeknight dinner staple in our house—packed with sweet, savory, and spicy flavor, they come together quickly and feel both healthy and comforting. The salmon is perfectly caramelized in a garlicky honey-soy glaze, paired with a refreshing chili cucumber salad and fluffy jasmine rice. Wrap it all up with dried seaweed snacks and a drizzle of sriracha mayo for the ultimate bite!

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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 2–3 servings

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ingredients

For the salmon:

  • 1 skinless salmon filet, cut into cubes
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

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For the cucumber salad:

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced and patted dry
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic crunch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

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For the rice:

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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Toppings (optional but recommended):

  • Green onion, chopped
  • Furikake
  • Dried seaweed snacks
  • Sriracha mayo, for drizzling

Method

  • Step 1

    Marinate the salmon: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and seasonings. Add salmon cubes and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Cook the salmon: Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through and brushing with extra sauce if desired. Alternatively, pan-sear over medium heat until cooked through and caramelized.

  • Step 3

    Make the cucumber salad: Pat sliced cucumbers dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, chili crunch, and spices. Add cucumbers and toss well. Let sit while the salmon cooks.

  • Step 4

    Prepare the rice: Rinse rice and cook with water until fluffy. Stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt once cooked.

  • Step 5

    Assemble: Scoop rice into bowls. Top with salmon bites and cucumber salad. Add green onion, furikake, seaweed snacks, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo if using. Enjoy!