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My new go-to weeknight dinner. Crispy roasted salmon mixed with asparagus tossed up in everyone’s favorite sweet-spicy hot honey sauce. The honey sauce has the perfect combination of spices and sea salt. Each bowl is assembled with rice, avocado and feta salsa, and a creamy cilantro ranch. A delicious weeknight dinner to serve up to family and friends. Save the leftovers for a delicious lunch the following day!
If there’s anything I am desperately craving, it’s more color in my life! With the weather being somewhat blah for a couple days last week, I needed to introduce color in other ways. I think every recipe I’ve made since returning home from Miami has been like the rainbow. So much color!
And I love that! These bowls turned out even better than I had envisioned. This is a concept I’ve had on my “to-make list” for while. We just love my spicy hot honey sauce over here. So I’ve had lots of fun reinventing and repurposing it in new recipes!
Ingredients
- Salmon filets
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Asparagus
- Honey
- Hot sauce
- Cayenne pepper
- Chipotle chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cooked rice
- Creamy ranch
Avocado Salsa
- Avocados
- Serrano or jalapeño
- Fresh cilantro
- Chopped fresh dill
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Toasted sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc
*To make the salsa. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt, gently tossing.
I have so many fresh spring “bowl” recipes lined up for you that I can’t wait to share! I guess you could say that I’m in a “bowl” phase! But this spicy salmon is my favorite. It really does have everything good piled into one bowl. Steamed rice and crispy salmon bites tossed in our go-to hot honey sauce. Then mixed with a salty and creamy avocado feta salad with fresh herbs and edible flowers. Plus a homemade cilantro ranch that adds a cooling, creaminess to each bowl.
Oh, and I threw in some springtime asparagus too!
Yes, there is a lot happening, but everything together hits just right. You’re going to be making these on repeat, I know it!
Details
What’s amazing about these bowls is how easy they are to throw together, yet still so delicious! The salmon and asparagus are cooked together on a sheet pan until perfectly roasted and crispy.
I love to cook with asparagus this time of year, it’s coming into season for spring. It’s yet another food that reminds me of my Nonnie. She used to cook asparagus all the time, she loved it!
Simply toss the salmon bites with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Then add the asparagus and roast away.
While the fish is cooking for about 10 to 15 minutes, I prep everything else.
For the hot honey sauce, warm the honey on the stove with hot sauce, cayenne, and chipotle chili powder. The chili powder adds a very subtle smokiness to the sweet, spicy, salty sauce.
You can use as little or as much of the sauce as you’d like, but I end up using most of the sauce on my salmon rice bowl. My dad is absolutely obsessed with it!
For the salsa, avocado, so much cilantro, dill, so much feta cheese, a serrano pepper (you can use a jalapeño too), a little oil, and a lemon.
The is KEY, so don’t skip it. I think it adds a lot of flavor and freshness.
Now the next step is optional, I make a creamy, cooling cilantro ranch dressing, It’s easy to do, just blend up everything until creamy!
I use cilantro and basil, then all the usually ranch dressing ingredients.
Assemble
Fill your bowls with rice (white or brown rice based on preference) for the base of this protein-packed bowl. Then layer everything in. The asparagus, salmon, salsa, a drizzle of extra hot honey, and a dollop with lots of cilantro ranch.
So much happening, but really it comes together quickly (we’re talking about 15-20 minutes max) since we’re just repeating ingredients throughout and roasting everything on a sheet pan! We love that!
I kept this recipe more simple with a limited number of veggies, but you could always add or swap in roasted carrots, green onions, bell peppers or edamame – this salmon dish pairs well with a variety of vegetables. For an extra dash of heat, you could even add sriracha.
Looking for other quick dinner recipes? Here are a few.
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Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa
Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Soft Pretzels
Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Ranch
Buffalo Cauliflower with Spicy Tahini Ranch
Lastly, if you make these Hot Honey Crispy Salmon Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Hot Honey Crispy Salmon Bowls
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 635 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets, cut into bite-size chunks
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
- creamy ranch, for serving
AVOCADO Salsa
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 serrano or jalapeño, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup toasted seeds, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, etc.
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. 2. On a baking sheet, toss the salmon pieces with 3 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer. On the other side of the pan, add the asparagus. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 10-15 minutes or until the salmon is just undercooked to your liking. 3. Meanwhile, make the hot honey. In a sauce pot, warm together the honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder, plus a pinch of salt.4. Spoon some of the hot honey over the salmon. Switch the oven to broil and broil until lightly charred and crispy. Spoon over additional hot honey, to your taste.5. To make the salsa. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt, gently tossing. 6. Arrange the salmon and asparagus over bowls of rice. Top with salsa. Add ranch on the side or drizzle over each bowl. Enjoy!
Notes
Creamy Cilantro-Basil Ranch: In a blender, blend 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream, 1/3 cup mayo, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, and a pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper. Blend until creamy.
This post was originally published on March 8, 2023
Great recipe! We decided to make our own ranch, which made the recipe as a whole a little labor-intensive, but it was definitely worth it! Subbed broccoli for asparagus because it was available, but otherwise followed as written! Great flavor and so healthy!
Hey Danielle,
Fantastic! Love to hear this recipe was a hit, thanks a bunch for making it!
Have a great weekend!
This recipe comes together beautifully every time. It is so easy to make and looks fabulous as well as tasting amazing.
Hey Jessica,
Happy Sunday! Big thanks for making this recipe and your comment, I love that it turned out well for you!
Thinking about these salmon bites as an appetizer on NYE, without the rice and veggies, but with the salsa and ranch. What do you think?
Hey Karen,
Sure, that sounds like a great idea! Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy New Year!
I’ve made this recipe twice now and it’s delicious!! Making the salmon pieces into small cubes seemed like an extra step and I wished I had just made larger chunks rather than smaller bites. I will do that next time.
Second time I made it I substituted tofu for the salmon. I marinated the tofu in a rice wine vinegar and soy sauce and it was delicious too!
Hey Skylar,
Yay! Love to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, I appreciate you making it! Happy Holidays!
I am wondering if I could prepare ahead of time for girls night in 3 days … maybe cut salmon and chicken in marinade and freeze?
Hey Anne Marie,
Sure, that should work nicely for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know how it turns out!
I use this recipe just to make the salmon and it is so delicious!
Hi Angela! Thank you so much for trying out the recipe, so glad you’re loving the salmon! 🙂 xT
My husband made this last night for dinner. It was amazing. I am already counting down the hours till dinner tonight when I can have the left overs. The avocado salsa was amazing. We made it a little less spicy because out 14 year old doesn’t like spicy food. Next time we are kicking it up a notch. We also used sesame seeds because we had them on hand. Next time we will try it with pumpkin seeds.
Hey Alicia,
Happy Sunday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it turned out nicely for you! XxT
I don’t usually leave comments but this one deserves one. Made this for Dinner/meal prep and whew wee is it good!! I skipped the cayenne bc I’m not that brave + I had already added a very hot hot sauce to it but my goodness is it good! Saved to my favorites so i can make again. 10/10
Thank you so much, Kristi! So glad to hear this dish was a winner, I appreciate you making it! xx
This was excellent! I made the salmon bowls with the avocado salsa and the ranch dressing for my family and it was a hit! Thank you for the recipe! xo
Hey Kim,
Love to hear this! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and your comment! Have a nice day:) xxT
Hi Tieghan! I’m cooking for my parents now and trying to get my sweet father to eat more salmon. The flavor profile of this recipe is right up his alley!! I have to be conscious of FODMAP stacking so I cannot do both the honey and avocado in the same meal. Do you have any suggestions for a replacement? Any advice is MUCH appreciated.
Hey Barbara,
Thanks so much!! Could you do maple syrup in place of the honey? That would work nicely for you. I hope you love this recipe! xT
This is a weekly staple for us! Thanks for an easy, delicious recipe!
Thanks so much, Jenna! Love to hear that this recipe is always enjoyed and I appreciate you making it so often! x
We loved this! Easy, quick and delicious. Thank you for a great recipe, Tieghan!
Hey Jenna,
Awesome! Love to hear that you enjoyed this dish, thanks for making it and your comment! xT
EXCELLENT! We took a shortcut and used Mike’s Hot Honey and that with the avocado salsa and dill ranch sauce was amazing on the salmon!
Hey Steph,
Thanks so much for trying this dish and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Happy Friday! xT
I made this salmon bowl last night and my husband raved, and asked me to make salmon this way from now on.
We don’t include rice and it was just as good. Thanks, Tieghan.
Thanks so much, Sue! So glad to hear that this dish was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! xT