Spicy Sesame Salmon Avocado Bowls Recipe

Meghan Yager | Cake 'n Knife

Spicy Sesame Salmon Avocado Bowls are a rich and hearty bowl of delicious Asian flavors that won’t have you worrying about your waistline. Broiling the salmon gives it a crust that gives a wonderful texture to break up all the creamy avocado and fluffy white rice.

When I was in Hawaii, I had the most amazing poke bowl. It was rich and creamy, full of a variety of flavors and incredible fresh.

When I loaded it up with extra jalapeno slices and wasabi, it was darn near the most amazing bowl of fish, veggies and rice that I’ve ever had.

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Now before you all start freaking out on me… Yes, I am aware that this is NOT a poke bowl.

Unfortunately, being located in a landlocked state, I am fairly limited to incredibly fresh raw fish to make poke with. If I wanted to hunt it down, you can bet that it’s going to cost me an arm and a leg to eat a little bowl.

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I LOVE eating salmon both in poke and on a regular basis, so I took two of my favorite meals and smashed them together in one bowl of creamy, spicy flavors.

So basically this is your new spring and summer meal that you won’t be able to get enough of.

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Now that seasons have shifted, I am getting out of the comfort food mode and right into fresh, flavorful meals filled with all the fruits and veggies I can find at the market.

When you pile up creamy avocado, spicy jalapeño, and salmon on top of a fluffy bowl of rice, you get a variety of textures and flavors that will bring your taste buds out of their winter coma.

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The crust on the salmon is so flavorful when the fish is broiled, so it isn’t just a giant bowl of the same texture all the way through. Instead you get a perfectly balanced bowl to satiate that appetite, without being fattening!

We’ve all got to start worrying about those summer bods at some point… right? That’s what normal people do?

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Spicy Sesame Salmon Avocado Bowls Recipe

    2 Servings

Ingredients

For the Lime Honey Drizzle:
  • 2 teaspoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
For the Salmon:
  • 1 pound Salmon, fresh, cut into 2 filets, skin on or off
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
For the Bowls:
  • 1 1/2 cups Cooked White Rice
  • 1 Avocado, diced
  • 1 jalapeños Jalapeño, sliced
For Topping:
  • Chopped Scallions
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sesame Seeds

Directions

For the Lime Honey Drizzle:

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter for the lime honey drizzle over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook until browned, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in agave, lime juice, soy sauce and red pepper flakes.
  4. Whisk cornstarch in a small bowl with 1 tsp water.
  5. Stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened, approximately 1 minute.
  6. Set aside and keep warm over low heat.

For the Salmon:

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Grease lightly with olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together salt, pepper, garlic powder and Chinese five spice.
  3. Place salmon on the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pat on the spice mixture to the tops of the filets.
  5. Broil on low for 5 minutes, then flip and broil for another 5 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Remove skin.

To Assemble the Bowls:

  1. Add half the rice to each bowl. Top with avocado and jalapeño.
  2. Finish with the salmon on top. Drizzle over the lime honey sauce.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve with soy sauce if desired.

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2 bowls
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Total Time:
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Author: Meghan Yager
Recipe Yields: 2 bowls
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 bowl
Servings Per Recipe 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 336
Calories 848

% Daily Value*
65%
Total Fat 42g
33%
  Saturated Fat 7g
68%
Sodium 1627mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 60g
9%
  Dietary Fiber 7g
  Sugars 16g
102%
Protein 51g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
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Spicy Sesame Salmon Avocado Bowls Recipe

    2 Servings

Ingredients

For the Lime Honey Drizzle:
  • 2 teaspoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
For the Salmon:
  • 1 pound Salmon, fresh, cut into 2 filets, skin on or off
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
For the Bowls:
  • 1 1/2 cups Cooked White Rice
  • 1 Avocado, diced
  • 1 jalapeños Jalapeño, sliced
For Topping:
  • Chopped Scallions
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sesame Seeds

Directions

For the Lime Honey Drizzle:

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter for the lime honey drizzle over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook until browned, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in agave, lime juice, soy sauce and red pepper flakes.
  4. Whisk cornstarch in a small bowl with 1 tsp water.
  5. Stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened, approximately 1 minute.
  6. Set aside and keep warm over low heat.

For the Salmon:

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Grease lightly with olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together salt, pepper, garlic powder and Chinese five spice.
  3. Place salmon on the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pat on the spice mixture to the tops of the filets.
  5. Broil on low for 5 minutes, then flip and broil for another 5 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Remove skin.

To Assemble the Bowls:

  1. Add half the rice to each bowl. Top with avocado and jalapeño.
  2. Finish with the salmon on top. Drizzle over the lime honey sauce.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve with soy sauce if desired.

Recommended

Published:
Modified:
Author:
Cooking Method:
Baked
Cuisine:
Seafood
Category:
Lunches
Tags:
, , , , , , , , , , ,
Related Recipes:
Avocado Recipes, Salmon Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Spicy Recipes, Easy Recipes, Easy Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Sauce Recipes, Lime Recipes, Honey Recipes, Pepper Recipes, Baked Recipes
Recipe Yields:
2 bowls
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
Total Time:
Related Post:
Published:
Author: Meghan Yager
Recipe Yields: 2 bowls
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 bowl
Servings Per Recipe 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 336
Calories 848

% Daily Value*
65%
Total Fat 42g
33%
  Saturated Fat 7g
68%
Sodium 1627mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 60g
9%
  Dietary Fiber 7g
  Sugars 16g
102%
Protein 51g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Meghan Yager

About Meghan

Meghan is a girl that's passionate about food - straightforward food that anyone can love. It's what you'll find on her blog, Cake n' Knife. There's not much food more straightforwardly delicious than an avocado, that's why Meghan is our avocado fanatic.

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