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Spicy Honey Balsamic Salmon Bowls with roasted asparagus and the yummiest lemony avocado herb and feta salad. Salmon chunks are baked until glazed in a deliciously tangy, salty-sweet balsamic sauce. Arrange fresh asparagus or broccoli around the salmon and bake everything together on the same sheet pan. The balsamic sauce reduces around the salmon, and the vegetables cook up perfectly. Serve this salmon and asparagus together over steamy rice with plenty of that lemon avocado feta salad! YUM!
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!
Baked Lemon Balsamic Salmon Bowls.
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 416 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- chili flakes
- 4 filets (4-6 ounce) salmon, cut into bite-size chunks
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- salt and black pepper
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons toasted nuts/seeds
- 1/2 cup mixed herbs, chopped I use dill and basil
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F.2. In a saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, tamari/soy sauce, garlic, thyme, oregano, and chili flakes. Set over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce bubbles and begins to thicken. Remove from the heat. 3. On a baking sheet, toss the salmon with half of the balsamic sauce and arrange in an even layer. Arrange the asparagus around the salmon, toss with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper. 4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your liking. During the last minute, switch the oven to broil and broil until lightly caramelized. Toss the salmon with the remaining balsamic sauce. 5. Meanwhile, combine the avocado with 1 tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, herbs, nuts/seeds, and feta in a bowl. Season with salt.6. Spoon the asparagus and salmon over the bowls of rice. Top with lots of the avocado/feta salad mix. Enjoy!
This was incredibly delicious! It almost felt like cheating because it was so easy. I plan to make this recipe many more times in the future.
Do you have a favorite balsamic that you use for cooking?
Hey Christine,
Happy Sunday!🍂🍁 Thanks a lot for trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear it turned out well! I love Whole Foods 365 brand. x
Can’t wait to make this but is it “Baked Lemon Salmon Bowls” as it says above or “Spicy Honey Balsamic Salmon Bowls”? The titles don’t match so I wondered 🙂
Hi Jennifer,
Ohhh, that’s odd! They are spicy honey balsamic salmon bowls. I hope you love this recipe! xT
Made this evening, substituted rice with zucchini noodles and sprinkled sprouts on top! New family favorite!
Hey Holly,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Happy Friday! XxT
This was excellent!
Hey Marcie,
Happy Weekend!🍁 I’m so glad this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks a bunch for making it! xXT
So good! I used fresh green beans instead of asparagus, and I reduced the honey to 3 tablespoons. Next time (there will definitely be a next time!) I will reduce to 2 tablespoons honey. Really like the avocado feta salad!
Hey Jennifer,
Amazing!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe, I’m so glad to hear it turned out well for you! Have a great Monday! XxT
This is so delicious! I make this weekly and it’s my husband’s favorite meal. I’ve sent this to my family members as well and they make it. I love the feta topping/dressing with it and adds so much flavor.
Hey Ansley,
Amazing! Love to hear that this recipe turned out nicely for you, I appreciate you making it! xx
This recipe was easy to follow and it turned out delicious! Thanks so much for sharing! It was super tasty and healthy!
Hey Debbie,
Wonderful! Thanks so much for your comment, love to hear that this recipe turned out nicely for you, I appreciate you giving it a try! x
What an exceptional recipe! My son-in-law made this a few weeks ago and it was like a restaurant specialty dish. I gave it a try today and even with my few substitutions it turned out delicious. Could not find pine nuts in the store so I toasted blanched slivered almonds. Ran out of Feta so I used fresh Parmesan. Your ingredients are better but this was still great. Thank you!
Hey Stacy,
Happy Friday!! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xT
This was a hit! That avocado salad made it feel and taste so fresh! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hi Melissa,
Happy Wednesday! I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and your comment, so glad it turned out nicely for you! x
Absolute banger!!!
I added cherry tomatoes and mushrooms to the asparagus pan for a little extra veg. Huge hit with the family. SO MUCH FLAVOUR! as always! Love your creations!
Hey Brittany,
Fantastic! Love to hear that this dish was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it and your comment! Xx
What nuts or seeds did you all use?
Hey Karin,
I like to use toasted pine nuts, but you can use anything that you like! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT