Honey Glazed Salmon Bite Bowl with Spicy Mayo Dressing

Fri, 7 March 2025

Ingredients:

For the Salmon Bites:

• 2 salmon fillets, skinless, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sriracha (optional for extra heat)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp ginger, grated
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for crispiness)

For the Spicy Mayo Dressing:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• ½ tsp sesame oil

For the Bowl Base:

• 1 cup cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice)
• ½ avocado, sliced
• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• Edamame beans 
• Red onion, pickled preferably 
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp green onions, chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salmon Bites:
• In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and paprika.
• Add the salmon bites to the marinade, coating evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Toss the marinated salmon in cornstarch to create a crispy texture when cooked.

2. Cook the Salmon:

• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
• Cook the salmon bites for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through. Remove from heat.

3. Make the Spicy Mayo Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

4. Assemble the Bowl:

• Add a bed of rice to a bowl. Arrange the avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, and cooked salmon bites.
• Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Garnish with nori strips if desired.