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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.
20 Minute Garlic Oil Schezwan Peanut Noodles
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
Such a hit! This is one of my favorite dishes! Everything paired so nicely, even the feta that was used in the salsa! I will be making it again next week. 🙂
My comment was suppose to show a 5 star rating, not 2!
Thanks again April:)
Hi April,
Wonderful!! I’m so glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xT
Loved this!
Thanks so much Melody!!
I made this with fresh wild salmon. Amazing! I added an orange to the salsa. This recipe is delicious!
Hi Janet,
Happy Sunday!! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for making it and your review! xT
Weeknight staple! I make a big ol’ batch of the hot honey and put it in whatever protein I’m feeling. Obsessed 😍
Hey Jennifer,
Wonderful!! I am so glad your family has been enjoying this recipe and I appreciate you making it so often! Happy Friday! xT
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
My husband said i have outdone myself with this meal but all the kudos go to you! Simple, straightforward but so delicious! I was skeptical at first with how feta will mix with salmon and hot honey but it was divine!
Hey Stefani,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it:)
Your relationship with sauces is off the charts and the one in this meal is no exception. Because of you, I’m no longer afraid to make dinner for company without having tried a recipe beforehand… your recipes are always perfection. I loved how enjoyable this was to make despite it taking me about an hour…. but I usually take my time making a recipe for the first time. Also, I often end up changing a few things the second time I make a recipe, but I will not be changing a single thing with this gem. Every person at the table was in love. Thank you, Tieghan!!!
Hey there,
Lol thanks so much for your kind message, I love a good sauce:) I really appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad it turned out well for you! xT
Obsessed!
Thanks so much Lillian!! Love to hear this!! xT
This dish is amazing! I previously wasn’t the biggest salmon fan, but now I crave this weekly! The flavors are so, so good.
Hey Brittany,
Happy Wednesday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was a hit! xx
This recipe is insane out of this world good. I also ruin most things I try to make… (my speciality is burnt on the outside raw on the inside) but this is pretty impossible to mess up! Even for me!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!! INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS! I’ve made it twice in the last 2 weeks. Obsessed.
Hey Stacey,
Wonderful!!😃 I appreciate you making this dish and sharing your comment, so glad it was a winner! xx
I’m wondering how much the Creamy Cilantro-Basil Ranch recipe you have listed makes?
Hi Michelle,
It should make about 1-2 cups. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope this recipe turns out well for you:) xT
Woah! what a flavor bomb. This avocado salsa was so unexpected, with the addition of dill and seeds (I used toasted pumpkin and sesame seeds), I wasn’t expecting it to be my favorite part! the added crunch was fantastic. My husband and I loved this recipe, definitely a contender with the spicy chipotle honey salmon bowl! yum
Lol thanks so much Tara!! Love to hear that this dish was a hit and thanks for making it! xT
Omg – you hit this one out of the park, Tieghan. I highly recommend making this recipe. The spices and all of the flavors working together are just perfect. The hot honey over the salmon had such a phenomenal flavor! Whole dish is very well rounded. I made everything according to the recipe posted and used pumpkin seeds in the salad portion. Maybe my favorite thing of yours to date 🙂
Hi Erin,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I’m so glad it was delish! Have a great weekend:) xx
Hi!! Cooking for one…I made this and burned the heck out of my salmon 😂 would you recommend turning the oven temp down or the cook time??
Hi Paige,
So sorry to hear this! I would reduce the cook time, just keep an eye on the salmon:) I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Can you suggest a sub for the asparagus? I recently learned my kids hate it :0
Hi Ann,
Any other veggie that your kids enjoy would work for you! Peppers, green beans, and broccoli would all be great options. I hope this helps! xT
This was AMAZING! I was dubious of the flavor combos but decided to take the plunge. SO GOOD! Dinner was on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Hey Dominique,
Wonderful!!🌴🍍 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, love to hear that it turned out well! xx