Description
These Spicy Maple Glazed Salmon Rice Bowls are a healthy answer to “What’s for Dinner? This delicious dish combines well-seasoned cubes of salmon, a sweet and spicy maple glaze, steamed broccoli, and fluffy rice. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon filet, skin-off
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
FOR THE BOWL:
- 1 1/2 cups steamed white or brown rice
- 1 broccoli crown, steamed
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs, optional
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° (see post for air fryer instructions)
- Cube the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Place in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Gently mix to coat the salmon bites.
- Place the salmon on a non-stick, or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Spread the bites out evenly.
- Bake for about 6-8 minutes.
- While the salmon is baking, in a microwave-safe bowl, mix together the maple syrup and crushed red pepper. Microwave for 30 seconds.
- Steam the broccoli.
- Remove the salmon from the oven. Coat the salmon with the warmed, maple syrup mixture.
- Place back in the oven for another minute, or two.
- Divide steamed rice and the broccoli in bowls. Top each with 1/3 of the maple glazed salmon bites.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- try not to overcook the salmon
- once glazed, only bake for an additional minute or so to prevent the glaze from burning
- easily replace the spicy maple syrup with hot honey
- add your favorite steamed vegetables, or replace the rice with another grain
- see post for additional tips and notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American