Description
Sticky Orange Salmon Bowls are a delightful blend of flavors featuring tender salmon chunks in a sweet orange glaze. Perfect for a quick and wholesome dinner, this recipe highlights fresh ingredients like avocado and quick pickled onions, making it a must-try for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- quick pickled onions
- 2 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced
- jasmine or basmati rice, cooked for serving
- 2 pounds salmon, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe orange, segmented
Instructions
- Prepare quick pickled onions and add the sliced cucumbers to the mixture; this can be done ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Cook the rice so it's ready for serving.
- Cut salmon into 1-inch chunks, seasoning them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, adding salmon pieces in a single layer and potentially cooking in batches. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden.
- Mix orange juice, water, and honey in a bowl until combined. Pour this mixture into the skillet, allowing it to bubble around the salmon. Toss the salmon in the sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the bowls starting with rice, followed by the salmon, orange segments, avocado slices, and quick pickled onions and cucumbers. Drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
Notes
The quick pickled onions can be made up to a week in advance.
For extra flavor, use fresh herbs or sesame seeds as a garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg