Description
The Sticky Orange Gochujang Salmon Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Featuring salmon glazed in a sticky orange and gochujang sauce, served over fluffy rice with fresh crunchy vegetables, this recipe offers a bold flavor explosion with quick preparation, healthy ingredients, and stunning presentation. Ideal for seafood lovers and anyone seeking a fresh twist on weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Glaze
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, fresh or thawed (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil (for skillet)
Base and Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or preferred alternative)
- 1 cup fresh vegetables, chopped (e.g., cucumber, carrots, snap peas)
Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: microgreens or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, gochujang paste, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined. This sticky, flavorful sauce will coat the salmon beautifully and infuse every bite with complexity.
- Cook the salmon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook until the skin is crispy and golden, about 4-5 minutes. Flip the salmon and brush the top generously with the orange gochujang glaze, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze has thickened.
- Prepare your base and veggies: While the salmon cooks, warm your cooked rice and chop your chosen fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces. This ensures everything is ready to assemble once your salmon comes off the pan.
- Assemble the bowl: Start with a bed of warm rice in your bowl, add your fresh vegetables on one side, and place the glazed salmon on top. Drizzle any leftover glaze from the pan over the bowl and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for that perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients such as fresh ginger, garlic, and orange juice for brighter flavors.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to allow salmon skin to crisp evenly.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to control spice levels based on personal preference.
- Let the salmon rest for a minute after cooking to redistribute juices and maintain moistness.
- Lightly toast sesame seeds before garnishing to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Korean fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (including salmon, rice, and vegetables)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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