Yuzu Honey Glazed Salmon Rice Bowls
Yuzu Honey Glazed Salmon Rice Bowls are a fresh and flavorful meal featuring tender salmon coated in a sweet and tangy yuzu honey glaze, served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables. This easy bowl is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep, offering a delicious balance of citrus, sweetness, and savory flavors.
Equipment
- Large nonstick skillet or baking sheet
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or Spoon
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons
- Rice cooker or saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets about 5 to 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Yuzu Honey Glaze
- 3 tablespoons yuzu juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove minced
For the Rice Bowls
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice sushi rice, or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cup shelled edamame cooked
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Extra yuzu juice or lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Make the glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together yuzu juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and minced garlic. Set it aside.
Step 2: Season the salmon
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 3: Cook the salmon
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 4: Flip and glaze
- Flip the salmon carefully. Pour the yuzu honey glaze into the skillet. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, spooning the glaze over the salmon as it thickens.
Step 5: Check for doneness
- The salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F in the thickest part. Remove it from the heat.
Step 6: Prepare the bowls
- Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls. Add shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado, and edamame.
Step 7: Add salmon and toppings
- Place one glazed salmon fillet on each bowl. Spoon extra glaze from the skillet over the top. Finish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a little extra yuzu or lime if you like.