This honey sriracha salmon bowl slaps so different when you need something fast but don’t want to compromise the restaurant quality flavor at home. This glaze is magic. The sweet honey with the hot spicy kick of sriracha makes this glaze absolutely addicting and I promise that you will want to slather this over everything from now on. Normal salmon = boring.
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Why This Sriracha Salmon Recipe Is So Good
Sriracha meets honey and a party in your mouth happens! You hit up with the perfect balance of sweet honey to tame the heat of the sriracha, this magic is served over garlic infused and smothered in a zesty lime salmon. It’s not too complicated, and it’s only a couple of ingredients, most likely in your pantry as we speak.
Sweet and spicy salmon recipes often err too heavily on the side of sugar or burn the roof of your mouth. This honey sriracha salmon hits that sweet spot where even the picky eaters go back for seconds.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the honey sriracha salmon:
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper
For the bowls:
2 cups cooked rice
1 cucumber, diced
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
2 green onions, chopped
Sesame seeds for topping
How to Make Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls
Step 1: Make the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, sriracha, soy sauce and garlic powder. Taste it – add more sriracha if you would like it a little hotter, honey for more sweetness!
Step 2: Cook the salmon
Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place a pan on medium-high heat with a little oil. Skin-side down on the salmon, first, about 4–5 minutes. Flip over and brush with half of the honey sriracha sauce. Cook another 3-4 minutes.
Step 3: Glaze it
Brush any remaining sauce over the salmon. Allow to caramelize for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat.
Step 4: Assemble your bowls
Divide rice among bowls, and top with the glazed salmon. Fla Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Honey Sriracha Salmon in the Air Fryer
Looking to test the honey sriracha salmon air fryer version yourself? Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cook salmon 7 minutes, brush with sauce and then cook 2-3 additional minutes. The air fryer provides crispy edges and flaky centers.
Make Honey Sriracha Salmon Bites
Use salmon to make honey sriracha salmon bites, cutting the fish into 1-inch cubes before cooking. Great for meal prep or appetizers. Fry in pan for 2-3 minutes on each side; stir with sauce at the end.
Storage Tips
How to Store Leftovers:
The honey sriracha salmon bowls stay well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Between the rolls and adobo, you don’t want any sog over here. The salmon even reheats well in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
Recipe Variations
These hot sauce for salmon ideas:
Add ginger for extra warmth
Swap honey for maple syrup
Stir in some lime juice for acidity
substitute brown sugar for honey
Hungry for more recipes that use bowls? Look at our Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowl for a taste of Mexico, or the Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl for a completely different direction.
Why This Sweet & Spicy Salmon Recipe Is So Good
This super delicious sweet & spicy salmon dish is quite easy to make — provided you use soy sauce and olive oil more than often, you probably already have all of these ingredients at home!
The trick is not to overthink it. Salmon tastes amazing on its own so all you need here is a sauce that will complement it without taking over. The honey sriracha combination does that — sweet as a treat for the kids, spicy enough for the grown-ups.
This mixture of sweet and spicy salmon also works for other proteins. Attempt it on chicken thighs or shrimp if you can’t find salmon.
Meal Prep Ideas
These honey sriracha salmon bowls are wonderful for Sunday meal prep. Make all the fish at once, ration out rice and veg, and you’ve got a dressed-up dinner for the rest of the week. The flavors improve further after sitting overnight, actually.
If you like meal prepping in bowls, also check out our Ground Beef Burrito Bowl or Chicken and Broccoli for a few more of our bowl-inspired recipes.
Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowl
A quick, sweet and spicy salmon dinner bowl topped with a sticky honey sriracha glaze. Perfect for weeknights and packed with flavor, this recipe is customizable, great for meal prep, and loaded with fresh toppings like avocado, cucumber, and carrots.
Ingredients
For the Honey Sriracha Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Adjust flavor with more honey or sriracha if desired. - Cook the Salmon
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a pan over medium-high heat, add oil and place the salmon skin-side down. Cook for 4–5 minutes. Flip, brush with half of the sauce, and cook another 3–4 minutes. - Glaze the Salmon
Brush the remaining sauce over the salmon. Let it caramelize for 30 seconds, then remove from heat. - Assemble the Bowls
Divide rice among four bowls. Top with glazed salmon, cucumber, avocado, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Air Fryer Version: Preheat to 400°F, cook salmon for 7 minutes, brush with sauce, and cook 2–3 more minutes.
- Make Bites: Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes and pan-fry for 2–3 minutes per side. Toss in sauce at the end.
- Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Variations: Add lime juice or ginger, use maple syrup or brown sugar instead of honey.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per ServingCalories 490Total Fat 24gCholesterol 80mgSodium 600mgCarbohydrates 35gFiber 4gSugar 10gProtein 35g
FAQ
Is honey sriracha salmon good?
And yes, honey sriracha is fantastic with salmon. The sweetness offsets the richness of the fish and the spice provides interest without overpowering the gentle flavor.
So, can you combine honey and sriracha?
Absolutely. Honey and sriracha are a match made in heaven – the honey takes some of the edge off the heat, while the sriracha contributes a little body to the sweetness. Its a classic combination.
What do you use honey sriracha seasoning on?
Honey sriracha seasoning is suitable for all of your favorite foods — salmon, chicken, pork, veggies, and even as a dipping sauce. It can be grilled, baked or stir fried.
Is honey good with salmon?
I love honey with salmon. It cooks into a caramelized glaze and adds a nice brassy sheen to fishy oils that don’t otherwise yield when they speak.
What does Gordon Ramsay put on salmon?
Gordon Ramsay commonly seasons his salmon dishes with salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon. He emphasizes technique such that the flavor of the fish can stand out with good cooking.
Final Thoughts
This honey sriracha salmon bowl is evidence that you don’t need fancy ingredients or techniques to make something taste good. Addictive in the best kind of way, it’s the sriracha honey salmon in bowl form, a complete meal that’s satisfying and nutritious.
I could even mix in a little coconut rice next time I make it, for a quirky and delish rice and beans curry!
