Description
This dish takes me back to cozy dinners with friends—laughing around the table as the spicy salmon hit just the right note and the coconut rice cooled it down like a tropical breeze. It’s a beautiful mix of heat, creaminess, and freshness that’s easy to make yet feels special every time. Dig into this comforting, nourishing bowl—you’ve earned it.
Ingredients
For the Coconut Rice:
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
½ tsp salt
For the Spicy Salmon:
2 salmon fillets
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Toppings (optional):
Sliced cucumber
Avocado
Pickled red onions
Green onions
Sesame seeds
Instructions
Cook the rice: Rinse rice and add to a pot with coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes.
Marinate salmon: Mix soy sauce, sriracha, honey, sesame oil, and garlic. Coat salmon and marinate 15 minutes.
Cook salmon: Sear salmon in a hot pan (skin-side down first) for 3–4 minutes each side, or until cooked through.
Assemble bowls: Spoon coconut rice into bowls. Top with salmon and your favorite toppings. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
A little spicy, a little sweet, and totally satisfying—this bowl is a perfect harmony of flavor and feel-good food.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 per bowl
- Fat: 20g per bowl
- Carbohydrates: 40g per bowl
- Protein: 32g per bowl