Citrusy glazed salmon bowls (Print Version)
Juicy salmon cubes glazed with a sweet-savory orange sauce, ready in 30 minutes and perfect served over rice with steamed broccoli.
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon
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4, 6 ounce salmon fillets (cut into cubes, with or without skin)
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2 tablespoons oil
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
→ Sauce
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¾ cup fresh orange juice
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2-3 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
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1-2 tablespoons orange zest
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ For serving
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2 cups cooked white or brown rice
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2 cups cooked broccoli
# Instructions:
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Whisk together all sauce ingredients aside from the cornstarch in a medium bowl.
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Add the salmon cubes and marinate for 15 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic, grated ginger and oil to a pan and saute over medium/low heat for about 2 minutes.
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Use tongs to add in the salmon cubes (save the sauce but don't add to the pan) and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
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Meanwhile, add the remaining sauce to a small sauce pan and bring to a very low boil. Whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add to the sauce. Simmer until thick, whisking occasionally.
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Once the salmon has cooked and the sauce is thick, add about 3/4 of the sauce to the salmon and let simmer for a few minutes to combine. You can serve exactly as is, or quickly broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes to crisp it up further.
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Assemble your bowls with a base of rice, then add your veggies, salmon and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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You can swap the honey for any sweetener of choice. I think 2 tablespoons is plenty, but feel free to add more to taste. You are more than welcome to use even less if you prefer. The OJ adds a lot of natural sweetness as is.
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I removed the skin from the salmon because I prefer it that way, but you can leave it on if you like!
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This dish is paleo friendly and naturally gluten free when using tamari instead of soy sauce.