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Sticky Gochujang Honey Glazed Salmon Bowls

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A quick and easy recipe featuring salmon fillets glazed with a sticky, sweet, and spicy gochujang honey sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies for a balanced and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil (for searing)
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower honey)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or short-grain rice (or substitute cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Optional: kimchi or pickled radish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the rice: Cook 2 cups of jasmine or short-grain rice according to package instructions. Fluff when done and keep warm.
  4. Sear the salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Place salmon skin-side down and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes, until skin is crisp and the fish is cooked about 3/4 through. Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Glaze the salmon: Lower the heat to medium-low. Spoon the gochujang honey glaze generously over the salmon fillets. Let the glaze bubble and thicken, spooning it over the fish as it cooks for 1-2 more minutes until sticky and caramelized without burning.
  6. Prep the bowls: Divide cooked rice evenly into four serving bowls. Arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and green onions on top or alongside the rice.
  7. Assemble and garnish: Place a glazed salmon fillet on each bowl. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and add optional kimchi or pickled radish if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

If the glaze thickens too quickly or starts to burn, reduce heat slightly and add a splash of water to loosen it. Let salmon rest a minute or two after cooking to keep it moist. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Adjust spice level by reducing gochujang or adding more honey. Room temperature salmon and patting dry helps achieve crispy skin.

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