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Quick Honey Garlic Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe 20-Minute Easy Dinner

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A simple, mindful recipe featuring pan-seared salmon glazed with a honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice and fresh vegetables. Ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for a quick, wholesome dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170g) each
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 ½ cups cooked white jasmine or basmati rice (about ½ cup dry)
  • Steamed broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions (amount to preference)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook ½ cup (90g) dry jasmine or basmati rice according to package instructions (about 15 minutes). Leftover rice can be reheated instead.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon or lime juice (if using), and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  5. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  6. Flip salmon carefully and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
  7. Lower heat to medium-low, pour honey garlic sauce into the pan, and spoon it over the salmon as it thickens for 1-2 minutes until glossy.
  8. While salmon cooks, steam broccoli and blanch carrots until tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
  9. Fluff cooked rice with a fork and divide into bowls. Top with salmon fillets, drizzle with remaining sauce, and scatter steamed veggies and sliced green onions.
  10. Optionally, sprinkle extra red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately warm.

Notes

Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free. Fresh garlic is preferred over garlic powder for best flavor. If sauce thickens too much or sticks, add a splash of water to loosen. Remove salmon from heat just before fully cooked to keep moist. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in skillet to avoid drying out.

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