Description

This Sticky Orange Salmon Bowl is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! With golden, caramelized salmon bites coated in a zesty orange glaze, this dish is a quick, healthy, and protein-packed meal. Serve it over fluffy rice with crisp broccoli for a balanced, restaurant-worthy dinner at home!

Ingredients

Salmon:

4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, cubed (skin on or off)
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger

Orange Sauce:

¾ cup fresh orange juice
2-3 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1-2 tbsp orange zest
1 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp red pepper flakes

For Serving:

2 cups cooked white or brown rice
2 cups cooked broccoli

Instructions

Make the Marinade & Sauce:

Whisk together orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and orange zest in a bowl.
Add salmon cubes and marinate for 15 minutes.

Cook the Salmon:

Heat oil, garlic, and ginger in a pan over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
Use tongs to add salmon cubes, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. (Save the sauce!).

Thicken the Sauce:

Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a low boil.
Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, then stir into the sauce.
Simmer until thickened, whisking occasionally.

Combine & Serve:

Pour ¾ of the sauce over the salmon and let it simmer for a few minutes.
Optional: Broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness!
Assemble bowls with rice, broccoli, and salmon, drizzling with the remaining sauce.

Notes

Swap sweeteners – Use maple syrup or coconut sugar instead of honey.
Extra crispy? Lightly broil the salmon for a few minutes at the end!
Make it low-carb – Swap rice for cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 377 per serving
Fat: 18g per serving
Carbohydrates: 17g per serving
Protein: 36g per serving