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Hot honey salmon bites in a bowl with cabbage slaw and a lime wedge.
Cory Simpson

Hot Honey Salmon Bowls with Crunchy Lime Slaw

5 from 2 votes
Sweet and spicy hot honey salmon bowls with rice, crunchy lime slaw, and avocado. Easy high-protein meal prep dinner for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 826
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1.5 lbs salmon filet skin removed and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Hot Honey Glaze
  • 3 tbsp honey hot honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp butter melted
Rice Base
  • 2 cups rice cooked
Crunchy Lime Slaw
  • 3 cups cabbage green or red shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 2 green onions diced
Slaw Dressing
  • 1/3 cup greek yogurt plain
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Toppings
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 red onion pickled
  • sesame seeds
  • extra hot honey drizzle

Method
 

Prep the Salmon
  1. Pat salmon dry and cut into bite-size cubes.
  2. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Cook the Salmon
  1. 425°F for 10–12 minutes
  2. Cook until salmon is just flaky and tender—don’t overcook.
  3. While still warm, toss with hot honey glaze so it soaks into every bite.
Make the Crunchy Slaw
  1. Whisk together all slaw dressing ingredients until smooth.
  2. Add cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and green onions. Toss well.
  3. Let sit for about 10 minutes so the flavors soak in and the slaw slightly softens while staying crunchy.
Build Your Bowls
  1. Start with a base of rice, then layer on the crunchy lime slaw and hot honey salmon.
  2. Top with avocado slices, pickled red onions, sesame seeds, and crispy wonton strips. Finish with an extra drizzle of hot honey if you want more heat and sweetness.

Nutrition

Calories: 826kcalCarbohydrates: 108gProtein: 45gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1111mgPotassium: 1550mgFiber: 8gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 5905IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 3mg

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the salmon—pull it as soon as it flakes
  • Add slaw fresh after reheating for best crunch
  • Prep rice and slaw ahead for fast weeknight assembly
  • Swap salmon for shrimp or chicken if needed
  • Add extra lime juice right before serving to brighten everything

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