Simple Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl with Soy-Honey Glaze
Make a quick and healthy Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl! This easy recipe features pan-seared salmon cubes with a simple soy-honey glaze, served over rice with fresh cabbage.
Ingredients
(Based on 1x column, assumes 2-3 servings)
Salmon & Glaze:
- ▢ 1 lb salmon fillet, skinless recommended, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ▢ 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- ▢ 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil (or other cooking oil)
Bowl Components:
- ▢ 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or other grain)
- ▢ 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or Napa)
Garnish (Optional):
- ▢ Extra soy sauce, for drizzling
- ▢ Sesame seeds (toasted preferred)
- ▢ Sliced green onions
Instructions
1. Prepare Rice and Cabbage:
- Cook jasmine rice according to package directions if you don’t have pre-cooked rice. Keep warm.
- Shred cabbage thinly if not using pre-shredded mix. Set aside.
2. Marinate/Glaze Salmon Briefly:
- Pat the salmon cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is key for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, combine the salmon cubes, soy sauce, and honey. Toss gently to coat the salmon evenly. Let it sit for just a few minutes while the pan heats up (this acts more like a glaze than a long marinade).
3. Cook the Salmon:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The pan should be hot before adding the salmon.
- Carefully place the salmon cubes in the hot skillet in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally with tongs or a spatula, until the salmon is cooked through and crispy on multiple sides. Adjust heat as needed to prevent the honey/soy glaze from burning.
4. Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide the cooked jasmine rice evenly among your serving bowls.
- Top the rice with a generous amount of shredded cabbage.
- Arrange the crispy salmon cubes over the cabbage and rice.
5. Garnish and Serve:
- Drizzle with a little extra soy sauce, if desired.
- Garnish generously with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately while the salmon is hot and crispy.