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
1️⃣ 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.
2️⃣ 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!).
3️⃣ 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.
4️⃣ 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