Here’s a detailed recipe inspired by the dish in your image — glazed salmon over avocado rice with cherry tomato herb salad and lime.

🍯 Soy-Honey Glazed Salmon with Avocado Rice & Tomato Herb Salad

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Salmon Glaze

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)

• 1/3 cup soy sauce

• 3 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)

For the Rice Base

• 1 ½ cups jasmine rice

• 3 cups water

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 ripe avocados

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• Salt to taste

For the Tomato Herb Salad

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (whole or halved)

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Garnish

• Lime slices

• Extra chopped herbs

• Sesame seeds (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Rice

1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.

2. In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt.

3. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.

4. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and let steam (covered) for 10 minutes.

6. Fluff with a fork.

Step 2: Prepare Avocado Rice

1. Mash avocados in a bowl until creamy but slightly chunky.

2. Mix in lime juice and salt.

3. Fold gently into warm rice until evenly distributed.

4. Keep warm.

Step 3: Make the Glaze

1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.

2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

3. Add cornstarch slurry.

4. Stir until thick and glossy (2–3 minutes).

5. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4: Cook the Salmon

Option A – Pan-Seared (Best for caramelized crust)

1. Pat salmon dry and lightly season with pepper.

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side.

4. In last 2 minutes, brush generously with glaze.

5. Let sauce caramelize slightly.

Option B – Oven Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Place salmon on lined baking sheet.

3. Brush with glaze.

4. Bake 12–15 minutes.

5. Broil 2 minutes for caramelized finish.

Step 5: Prepare Tomato Herb Salad

1. In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, and green onions.

2. Toss with olive oil and lime juice.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

🍽️ Plating (Restaurant Style)

1. Use a round mold or small bowl to press avocado rice into a neat square or circle.

2. Place glazed salmon on top.

3. Spoon extra glaze over salmon.

4. Top with tomato herb salad.

5. Garnish with lime slices and herbs.

6. Drizzle a little extra sauce around plate for presentation.

🔥 Chef Tips

• For extra depth: Add 1 tsp sriracha to glaze.

• Want crispy skin? Start salmon skin-side down and don’t move it.

• For smoky flavor: Grill salmon instead of pan-searing.

• Make it lighter: Use cauliflower rice instead.

⏱ Time Breakdown

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Cook: 25 minutes

• Total: 45 minutes