Sriracha Glazed Salmon Cucumber (Printer-Friendly)
Sriracha-glazed salmon shines over jasmine rice and cucumber, delivering bold flavor in a quick, vibrant meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon Glaze
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (approx. 5 ounces each)
02 - 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (substitute tamari for gluten-free)
05 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Cucumber Rice
09 - 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
10 - 2 cups water
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1 large cucumber, diced
13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or mint, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine sriracha, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush generously with prepared glaze, reserving some for finishing after baking.
04 - Bake salmon for 10 to 12 minutes until just cooked through and flaky. Brush fillets with remaining glaze and broil for 1 to 2 minutes for caramelization.
05 - While salmon bakes, rinse jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan, bring to boil over medium-high heat, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until rice is tender. Remove from heat, keep covered for 5 minutes.
06 - Fluff cooked rice with a fork. Stir in diced cucumber, green onions, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and chopped fresh herbs.
07 - Divide cucumber rice among plates. Top with sriracha-glazed salmon. Garnish with extra herbs and sesame seeds as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in about half an hour so weeknight friendly
- No special equipment required
- Balanced heat and sweet with crunchy veggies and fragrant herbs
- Customizable for gluten free needs and pescatarian diets
02 -
- High in protein thanks to salmon
- Gluten free adaptation is seamless
- Plays well as a meal prep option rice and salmon both reheat well
03 -
- Always rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly it makes all the difference in fluffy grains.
- Do not skip brushing extra glaze during the final broil this step creates the sticky spicy crust that sets this salmon apart.
- I learned early not to overcook salmon even one extra minute can dry it out.