Salmon is one of my favorite fish because it’s healthy and quick to meal prep. My favorite way to eat salmon is in these salmon rice bowls. It’s the perfect gluten-free dinner for busy weeknights, but also makes a great lunch. Served with a honey-lime sauce and a cilantro-lime dressing, it’s packed with flavor.
The whole family loved this bowl. All the flavors blend together and complement each other with a little sweetness, sourness, and saltiness. You can use up to a tablespoon of honey, but I like it less sweet. Some of the kids even added Sriracha sauce to make it sweet and spicy.
Easy salmon bowl
Salmon is high in healthy fats and low in mercury and other toxins compared to other fish. It’s also readily available at most grocery stores. Many salmon bowl recipes have Asian flavors, with brown sugar, soy sauce, and tamari sauce, but I wanted something a little different, so I chose Honey Lime Salmon with Cilantro Lime Dressing.
The result is a flavorful and light dish. Cooking salmon is simple: bake it in the oven. You can also use an air fryer if you prefer, but I haven’t tried that.
I use both skin-on and skinless salmon, depending on what I have on hand. If you want the salmon skin to be crispy, place it skin-side up under the broiler (on low heat) for the last minute or two of cooking.
Which rice to use (or not use)
There are many options for rice: brown rice, white rice, and even sushi rice. I prefer white rice because it has less phytic acid and arsenic than other options. For a low-carb version, you could use lettuce instead.
If you want the texture of a grain instead of rice, quinoa is a good alternative. Whatever you choose, just cook it according to the package directions, which is something you can do in advance, making meal prep a breeze.
Salmon bowl toppings
Though it’s already full of flavor, feel free to add garnishes for even more nutrition and flavor. To make a spicy salmon bowl, I like to add a dash of Sriracha to the dressing. Here are some other ideas:
- Finely chopped green or spring onions
- A little sesame oil
- Spicy mayonnaise
- A little rice vinegar
- Red pepper flakes
- Sesame
Honey Lime Salmon Bowl with Cilantro Lime Dressing
This healthy salmon bowl is packed with rich flavor and easy to make, then customize it with your favorite toppings.
Honey Lime Salmon
For bowls
- 2 cup Rice (or quinoa, cauliflower rice)
- 2 avocado (slice)
- 1 Cucumber (slice)
- Your choice of mixed greens (Spinach, arugula, etc.)
For dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lime (juice)
- 1/2 cup Fresh coriander
- 1 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- salt (As you like)
- Black pepper (As you like)
- 1 1 tablespoon Honey (or less, optional)
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Make the salmon marinade by mixing the honey, olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, minced garlic, salt and black pepper in a bowl.
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Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour over the marinade, making sure to coat all fillets well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
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Place the marinated salmon fillets on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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While the salmon is cooking, prepare the rice: Divide cooked rice or quinoa between individual bowls and top with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and mixed greens.
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In a small bowl, combine ingredients for the cilantro-lime dressing: olive oil, lime juice, Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, garlic, salt, black pepper, and honey (if desired).
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Place grilled salmon in each bowl.
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Serve over rice bowls with the cilantro lime dressing.
Nutritional Information
Honey Lime Salmon Bowl with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Serving Size (1 scoop)
calorie 775
Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
fat 47 grams72%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans fatty acids 0.003g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8g
28g Monounsaturated Fat
cholesterol 95mg32%
sodium 269mg12%
potassium 1600mg46%
carbohydrates 52 grams17%
Fiber: 9g38%
19g sugartwenty one%
protein 40 grams80%
Vitamin A 1820IU36%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
calcium 102 mg10%
iron 3 mg17%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
For a sweet and spicy version, try adding a little Sriracha sauce on top.
Want more salmon recipes? Try this Sheet Pan Asian Ginger Salmon with roasted vegetables, garlic powder and teriyaki sauce.
What’s your favorite way to eat salmon? Leave a comment and let me know!
