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Honey Garlic Salmon Rice Bowls

Flaky salmon, edamame, cucumber, and warm rice get a sweet-savory honey garlic glaze in these 30-minute bowls with an estimated 38 grams of protein per serving.

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Honey garlic salmon rice bowls with edamame, cucumber, and scallions
Total time
30 min
Serves
4
Est. protein
38g

Why this one is weeknight-friendly

The salmon roasts in about 12 minutes, and microwave rice keeps the rest of the bowl fast. Edamame adds color, texture, and extra protein with almost no prep.

A few helpful tips

Choose salmon fillets with similar thickness so they finish together. Brush on the glaze in two rounds to build flavor without letting the honey scorch.

Easy swaps

Brown rice can replace jasmine rice. Use shredded carrots or steamed broccoli instead of cucumber if you prefer a warm vegetable.

Save the leftovers

Refrigerate for up to 3–4 days. Store cucumber separately when possible and reheat the salmon and rice to 165°F.

The recipe

Honey Garlic Salmon Rice Bowls

15 min prep · 15 min cook

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 (8.8-ounce) pouches microwave jasmine rice
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced

Contains: Fish, Soy, Wheat, Sesame

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper and arrange the salmon on it.
  2. Stir the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil together. Brush half over the salmon.
  3. Bake the salmon for 10–14 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through, until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F.
  4. Heat the rice and edamame according to their package directions.
  5. Divide the rice among four bowls. Add the edamame, cucumber, and salmon, then finish with scallions.

Food safety: Cook fish to 145°F. Keep raw salmon and its utensils away from cucumber, scallions, and other ready-to-eat ingredients.

About the protein estimate38g per serving is an estimate based on standard ingredient data. Brands, substitutions, and portion sizes change the result. View the source.