sunny s sambal salmon bowl

Salmon

Sunny s Sambal Salmon Bowl

A vibrant bowl featuring spicy sambal-glazed salmon atop steamed rice, fresh veggies, and herbs. Sunny’s Sambal Salmon Bowl delivers bold, fiery flavors balanced with refreshing textures for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons sambal
two 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil, for the pan
one 12-ounce steamer bag broccoli florets
one 8- to 10-ounce pouch microwavable jasmine or brown rice
extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, optional
1 granny smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
lemon wedges, for spritzing

Directions

For the sauce. In a small bowl, add the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and sambal and mix well.
For the salmon: Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Brush the sauce on the top (curved) side of the fillet and let it sit for 10 minutes. Add a bit of oil to a large nonstick pan on medium heat. Add the salmon to the pan top-side down. Brush the salmon with the sauce on the flat side facing up and cook, flipping the salmon halfway through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the salmon to a plate. Add the remaining sauce to the pan and continue to cook until it reduces to a glaze, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the salmon and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
For the bowl: Cook the broccoli and rice in the microwave according to the package instructions. Drizzle or toss the broccoli with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.
Divide the rice between 2 bowls. Arrange the broccoli, salmon, apples and lemon wedges for spritzing over the rice. Spoon any extra sauce on the plate over the salmon and serve.