Description
Indulge in this flavorful Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl, a delicious Asian-inspired dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a medley of fresh vegetables and fragrant jasmine rice, all drizzled with a sweet and savory chili sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Cook the Salmon: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and brush generously with the sauce, reserving some for serving. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among four bowls. Top with salmon, carrots, cucumber, and avocado. Drizzle with reserved sauce and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can swap salmon for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the sauce for 15 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
