Description
These Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option that brings together the bold flavors of chipotle peppers, honey, and fresh salmon. Served with a variety of colorful and wholesome ingredients, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chipotle Honey Glaze:
- 1 pound salmon fillets (skin removed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, adobo sauce, chopped chipotle pepper, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Bake the salmon: Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet, brush with the chipotle honey glaze, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer cooked rice in serving bowls, top with corn, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Add the cooked salmon, drizzle with remaining glaze, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chipotle pepper used.
- Salmon can be substituted with shrimp or chicken.
- For a low-carb option, cauliflower rice can be used instead of regular rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
