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
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4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
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1/3 cup soy sauce
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3 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp freshly grated ginger
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
For the Rice Base
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1 ½ cups jasmine rice
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3 cups water
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1 tsp salt
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2 ripe avocados
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1 tbsp lime juice
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Salt to taste
For the Tomato Herb Salad
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1 cup cherry tomatoes (whole or halved)
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2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lime juice
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Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Garnish
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Lime slices
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Extra chopped herbs
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Sesame seeds (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Rice
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Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.
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In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt.
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Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let steam (covered) for 10 minutes.
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Fluff with a fork.
Step 2: Prepare Avocado Rice
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Mash avocados in a bowl until creamy but slightly chunky.
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Mix in lime juice and salt.
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Fold gently into warm rice until evenly distributed.
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Keep warm.
Step 3: Make the Glaze
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In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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Add cornstarch slurry.
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Stir until thick and glossy (2–3 minutes).
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Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4: Cook the Salmon
Option A – Pan-Seared (Best for caramelized crust)
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Pat salmon dry and lightly season with pepper.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side.
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In last 2 minutes, brush generously with glaze.
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Let sauce caramelize slightly.
Option B – Oven Method
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place salmon on lined baking sheet.
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Brush with glaze.
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Bake 12–15 minutes.
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Broil 2 minutes for caramelized finish.
Step 5: Prepare Tomato Herb Salad
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In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, and green onions.
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Toss with olive oil and lime juice.
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Season with salt and pepper.
🍽️ Plating (Restaurant Style)
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Use a round mold or small bowl to press avocado rice into a neat square or circle.
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Place glazed salmon on top.
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Spoon extra glaze over salmon.
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Top with tomato herb salad.
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Garnish with lime slices and herbs.
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Drizzle a little extra sauce around plate for presentation.
🔥 Chef Tips
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For extra depth: Add 1 tsp sriracha to glaze.
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Want crispy skin? Start salmon skin-side down and don’t move it.
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For smoky flavor: Grill salmon instead of pan-searing.
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Make it lighter: Use cauliflower rice instead.
⏱ Time Breakdown
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Cook: 25 minutes
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Total: 45 minutes
