Sunny Anderson's Sambal Salmon Bowl
Sunny Anderson's Sambal Salmon Bowl is a easy Thai recipe that serves 2. 400 calories per serving. Recipe by Food Network on YouTube.
Prep: 24 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 49 min
Cost: $18.39 total, $9.20 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Salmon Fillet (6‑oz each, skin on)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (prefer raw)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Sambal Chili Sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for pan‑searing)
- 1 packet (5 oz) Jasmine Rice (microwave packet) (Thai jasmine, shelf‑stable)
- 1 bag (12 oz) Broccoli Florets (steam bag) (steam‑in‑the‑bag)
- 1 medium Granny Smith Apple (peeled and sliced)
- 1 piece Lemon Wedge (for serving)
Instructions
Make the glaze
In a mixing bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and sambal chili sauce until smooth.
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Season the salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry, then sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides.
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Remove the skin (optional)
Pour a thin stream of hot water over the skin side to loosen the fatty layer, then gently peel the skin off with a fork.
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Marinate briefly
Brush the glaze over both sides of the salmon and let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
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Prepare the rice
Place the microwave jasmine rice packet in a microwave‑safe bowl and cook according to package directions (usually 90 seconds).
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Steam the broccoli
Microwave the steam‑bag broccoli according to the bag’s instructions (about 5 minutes).
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Slice the apple
Core the apple, peel it, and cut into thin match‑stick slices.
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Heat the skillet
Add olive oil to the non‑stick skillet and heat over medium‑high until shimmering.
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Temperature: medium‑high
Cook the salmon
Place the salmon skin‑side down (curved side down) and cook 3‑4 minutes, basting constantly with the remaining glaze. Flip and cook another 3‑4 minutes until the interior reaches medium doneness.
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Temperature: medium‑high
Reduce the glaze
Pour any leftover glaze into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring until it thickens slightly.
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Temperature: medium‑high
Plate and serve
Arrange jasmine rice, broccoli, and apple slices on a plate. Top with the salmon, drizzle the reduced glaze, and finish with a fresh lemon wedge for a final spritz.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 400
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 5g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, Gluten‑Free (use tamari), Dairy‑Free
Allergens: Fish, Soy, Honey
Last updated: April 12, 2026








