Quick Hoisin Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl
A quick and easy 15-minute dinner featuring salmon glazed with a sweet and smoky hoisin sauce, served over rice for a comforting and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (about 400 g)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Vegetables (optional): steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, or snap peas
Instructions
- Cook the rice: If you don’t have leftover rice, cook 1 cup (200 g) of dry rice according to package instructions (about 12-15 minutes). Fluff and keep warm.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey or brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and slightly thick.
- Heat the pan: Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp sesame oil. Heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook the salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to get a golden crust. Flip carefully and cook for another 2 minutes on the flesh side.
- Glaze the salmon: Pour the hoisin glaze over the salmon in the pan. Spoon the sauce over the fillets and let it simmer gently for 1-2 minutes until thickened and caramelized. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Assemble the bowl: Spoon rice into bowls and arrange glazed salmon on top. Add steamed veggies if using.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the bowl. Optionally drizzle a little extra sesame oil.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before cooking for crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan. Control heat to avoid burning the glaze. Let salmon rest for a minute before serving to keep it juicy. Use leftover rice or quick-cook rice to save time. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For vegan, replace salmon with tofu and use vegan hoisin sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 35
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