Sriracha Honey Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Sweet and spicy sriracha honey glazed salmon over steamed rice with crisp vegetables and Asian-inspired toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin removed if desired
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Sriracha Honey Glaze

04 - 3 tbsp honey
05 - 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
06 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
07 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

→ Bowl Components

10 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
11 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
14 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro or mint, for garnish (optional)
17 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture slightly thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange the fillets on the prepared baking tray.
04 - Brush each salmon fillet generously with the sriracha honey glaze, reserving a portion of the glaze for drizzling at serving.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. For a caramelized finish, broil for the final 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, and edamame around the rice. Place one glazed salmon fillet in the center of each bowl.
07 - Drizzle the reserved glaze over each bowl. Finish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, fresh herbs, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze walks that perfect line between sweet and spicy, and once you taste it you will want to put it on everything from chicken to roasted carrots.
  • Everything comes together in about half an hour, which means this feels like a special dinner without the special dinner effort.
  • The bowl format is forgiving, so you can swap in whatever vegetables or grains you have without stress.
02 -
  • Do not skip drying the salmon fillets, because wet fish means the glaze slides right off instead of forming that beautiful sticky crust.
  • Watch the broiler like your life depends on it, since honey goes from perfectly caramelized to burnt in seconds flat.
  • Make the glaze a day ahead and keep it in the fridge, because the flavors meld and deepen overnight in a way that is absolutely worth planning for.
03 -
  • Let the glaze cool for a minute before brushing it on, because a slightly thicker glaze clings to the fish instead of pooling around it on the tray.
  • Toasted sesame seeds take ten seconds in a dry pan and transform the entire bowl from good to restaurant quality.

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