Description
A vibrant and wholesome bowl featuring honey-garlic glazed salmon, caramelized plantains, garlicky spinach, and fluffy rice. It balances sweet, savory, and fresh flavors in a comforting, easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (170 g / 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium ripe plantains (about 300 g), sliced
- 2 cups cooked white rice (about 300 g)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (about 120 g)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, 3 cloves of minced garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip the salmon, pour the honey-garlic sauce over the fillets, and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon until glazed and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced plantains and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining minced garlic and spinach. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- To assemble, divide the rice between two bowls. Top with spinach, caramelized plantains, and honey-garlic salmon. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the bowls.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave to maintain texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
- Plantains can be replaced with sweet potatoes or roasted carrots.
- To make it spicy, add chili flakes or hot sauce to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
