Description
These Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls are the perfect mix of smoky, sweet, and spicy. Tender salmon is glazed with a bold chipotle honey sauce and served over rice with fresh toppings like avocado, cabbage, and lime. A healthy, feel-good meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
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4 salmon fillets (about 5-6 oz each)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Chipotle Honey Glaze:
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2 tablespoons honey
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1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
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1 teaspoon lime juice
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
For the Bowls:
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2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
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1 avocado, sliced
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1 cup shredded red cabbage
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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Lime wedges, for serving
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Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, pickled onions, sour cream or chipotle mayo
Instructions
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Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic, paprika, and cumin. Set aside.
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Prepare the salmon: Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear salmon, skin-side down (if using skin-on), for about 3–4 minutes. Flip, then brush generously with the chipotle honey glaze. Cook another 3–4 minutes or until cooked through and caramelized.
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Assemble the bowls: Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top with salmon fillets, avocado slices, cabbage, cilantro, and your favorite toppings.
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Serve with lime wedges and extra drizzle of glaze or chipotle mayo, if desired.
Notes
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Adjust the heat by using more or less adobo sauce.
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You can roast the salmon instead: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, brushing with glaze halfway through.
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Swap rice for quinoa or greens for a low-carb version.