Honey Glazed Salmon and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls
A nourishing dinner bowl that brings together tender honey glazed salmon, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, and a bed of greens. This recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights but flavorful enough to feel special. Each component comes together in a balanced, glossy glaze that hits a perfect note of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 cups greens
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a hot 425F and line a sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with a little olive oil, salt, and paprika. Spread in a single layer on the sheet pan and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika and red pepper flakes if using. This will be your glaze.
- Season the salmon with a pinch of salt and pepper. You can bake the salmon in the same oven on a separate rack or pan for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness.
- When the salmon is near the end of cooking, brush or spoon a generous glaze over each fillet and bake for another 2 to 4 minutes just to set the glaze.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat and briefly toast the sesame seeds until fragrant, about a minute.
- To assemble, divide the greens among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, then place a glazed salmon fillet on each bed. Drizzle any extra glaze over the salmon and greens, and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.