4.9 from 63 votes
Honey Butter Salmon Bowls
Salmon Rice Bowls are healthy and hearty with rice, flavored salmon, and veggies!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 773 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets 6 oz each, or 24 oz salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1 tick salted Challenge Butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon orange zest or 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Bowls
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups coleslaw mix any variety
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- Place butter in a large skillet and melt over medium heat.
- Add honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in orange zest and set the sauce aside.
- Cut the salmon into bite sized chunks and season with salt & pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon pieces and cook for 3 minutes without stirring. Stir and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the sauce and stir, continue cooking just until heated. Do not overcook the salmon.
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Bowl Assembly
- Place ¾ cup of rice in each bowl. Divide the salmon mixture over the bowls. Spoon any sauce overtop of the salmon pieces.
- Top with crisp coleslaw mix and toppings as desired.
Notes
- Keep leftovers covered with plastic wrap or transfer them to covered containers and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- The shape and thickness of the salmon will determine how long it needs to cook. Check the salmon early to ensure it doesn't overcook.Salmon should be slightly translucent in the center and flake easily with a fork.
- Optional Additions:
- Sriracha Drizzle: Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sriracha (more to taste), ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- Steamed veggies like broccoli, snap peas, edamame, or peppers.
- Fresh veggies like diced cucumbers, green onions, julienned bell peppers.
- Sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
Calories
773
(39%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
1007mg
(42%)
Potassium
997mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
496IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 773
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 773 | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 997mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.