Honey Ginger Salmon Bowls Recipe

Ingredients

Salmon and Sauce

• 22 oz salmon (skin removed & cubed)
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
• kosher salt to taste
• 3 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• ½ tsp arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)

Salad

• 1 cup shelled edamame
• 1 cup finely diced cucumber (about ½ large English cucumber)
• 1 avocado (peeled, pitted & cubed)
• ⅓ cup chopped green onion (+ more for garnish)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (+ more for garnish)
• 1 ½ tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Base

• ¾ cup dry white rice

Instructions

1. Cook white rice according to package instructions while you prepare the other ingredients. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, add cubed salmon, avocado oil, and kosher salt. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the salmon for 10 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the shelled edamame, finely diced cucumber, cubed avocado, chopped green onion, sesame seeds, tamari, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Stir to combine and season with kosher salt as needed. Set aside.
5. In a medium pan over medium-low heat, add tamari, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced ginger, and garlic. Whisk and cook until sauce starts to lightly bubble.
6. In a small bowl, mix arrowroot starch with a little water to form a slurry. Add the slurry to the pan, whisking continuously, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
7. Transfer the baked salmon into the pan and gently toss to coat the salmon pieces with the honey ginger sauce.
8. Divide the cooked rice into bowls, top with the cucumber, edamame & avocado salad, then add the honey ginger salmon bites. Garnish with additional green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

• Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
• Arrowroot starch or cornstarch both work well for thickening the sauce; adjust amount to your preferred sauce thickness.
• To make this recipe gluten free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
• Feel free to swap white rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier alternative.
• Adjust honey quantity based on your desired sweetness.