We’re more than halfway through the month of April, and I’m so excited to share all these fresh spring recipes. We had a lot of snow and chilly days over the weekend, so fresh recipes are top of mind. I’m craving those springtime days and blooming flowers. I’ve been waiting to share this salmon until today. It’s such a wonderful sheet-pan dinner that comes together simply and with only the freshest spring ingredients!
This bowl was inspired by the honey balsamic chicken I shared a couple of weeks ago. I just loved the sauce on the chicken and knew something similar could be so delicious on cubes of baked salmon. However, I didn’t want to create the exact same recipe. I wanted to make a fresh salmon bowl with a spicy, salty, tangy, and sweet balsamic sauce. This turned out perfect, and I’ve already made the dish a handful of times since. It’s a wonderful way to cook with salmon!
Alright, so these are the details
Step 1: make the balsamic sauce In a small pan on the stove, simmer the balsamic vinegar with the honey, tamari (or soy sauce), grated garlic cloves, thyme, oregano, and a hefty pinch of chili flakes (or to your taste). Simmer the sauce until it just thickens up slightly, about 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 2: bake the salmon Next, toss the salmon cubes on a sheet. Then, pour over about half of the balsamic sauce. On the other side of the sheet pan, toss the vegetables with oil, salt, and pepper. Bake everything until the salmon is cooked to your liking. I usually bake for around 10 minutes. Then, switch the oven to broil and allow the sauce to caramelize around the salmon cubes.
Step 3: the avocado salad While the salmon and vegetables are cooking, mix the avocado salad. Stir together chunks of avocado with sesame oil, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts or other nuts/seeds, fresh herbs (I like dill and basil), and then lots of crumbled feta cheese. This mix is so yummy!
Step 4: make the salmon bowls When the salmon comes out of the oven, toss it with the remaining balsamic sauce. Now, spoon the salmon and vegetables over bowls of rice. Add the avocado salad on the side or overtop of the salmon. Then, I like to finish with fresh thyme, it’s really pretty! The salmon in the balsamic sauce is totally delicious! And even more so with the avocado and feta on top. I know you will enjoy it!
Looking for other salmon recipes? Here are a few… Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls Lastly, if you make these Spicy Honey Balsamic Salmon Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
