Description
These Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls are a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tender salmon chunks are coated in a chipotle honey marinade, served over rice, and topped with a refreshing avocado feta salad.
Ingredients
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Salmon Bowls:
- 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets, cut into bite-size chunks
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3–4 cups cooked rice
Avocado Feta Salad:
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 small cucumbers, chopped
- 1 serrano or jalapeño, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup crumbed feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Chipotle Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Marinate the salmon: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chipotle, honey, tamari, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Add salmon chunks and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Make the avocado feta salad: Combine avocados, cucumbers, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, feta, olive oil, lemon juice, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Grill the salmon: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated salmon pieces until cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with grilled salmon, avocado feta salad, and drizzle with chipotle mayo. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chipotle in adobo.
- Feel free to add other toppings like diced tomatoes, corn, or black beans to customize your bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg