Description
This Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl features tender, oven-baked salmon fillets glazed with a spicy-sweet chili sauce, served over fluffy cooked rice and topped with fresh bell peppers, cucumbers, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds. It’s a vibrant and nutritious meal that balances bold flavors with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Sauce
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Base and Toppings
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Prepare salmon: Place the skinless salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix sweet chili sauce with minced garlic and lime juice, then generously drizzle and spread the mixture over the salmon fillets to coat them thoroughly.
- Bake salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cook rice: While the salmon is baking, prepare your choice of rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
- Prepare vegetables: Slice the bell peppers and cucumbers into your desired shapes and sizes, keeping them fresh and crisp to complement the dish.
- Assemble the bowl: Once the salmon is done, allow it to rest briefly. Then, place a serving of rice in each bowl, top with the baked salmon, and arrange the sliced vegetables on the side.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by sprinkling chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the dish. Serve the Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- You can substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different texture or dietary preference.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce based on your preferred level of sweetness and heat.
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the sweet chili mixture for 15-30 minutes before baking.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant for enhanced flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed greens or a light salad.
