🐟🥥 Fresh, light, and packed with tropical flavor—this Grilled Salmon Bites Bowl is sunshine in every bite! Juicy grilled salmon bites sit on a bed of creamy coconut rice, paired with a refreshing papaya cucumber mint salad, and finished with a drizzle of chili honey mayo for the perfect sweet-spicy balance. ☀️🍚🌶️
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)
🐟 Grilled Salmon Bites
• 2 salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lime (optional)
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🥥 Coconut Rice
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• ½ tsp salt
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🥗 Papaya Cucumber Mint Salad
• 1 cup ripe papaya, diced 🍈
• ½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced 🥒
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped 🌿
• Juice of ½ lime
• Pinch of salt & chili flakes (optional)
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🌶️🍯 Chili Honey Mayo
• ¼ cup mayo
• 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
• 1 tsp honey 🍯
• 1 tsp lime juice
• Pinch of salt
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook Coconut Rice
• Rinse rice. Combine with coconut milk, water, and salt in a pot.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Turn off heat and let sit covered for 5 more minutes. Fluff before serving.
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2. Grill the Salmon Bites
• Toss salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper.
• Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
• Squeeze fresh lime over the top (optional).
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3. Toss the Salad
• In a bowl, combine papaya, cucumber, mint, lime juice, salt, and chili flakes if using.
• Toss gently and chill until ready to serve.
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4. Mix Chili Honey Mayo
• Whisk together mayo, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and salt until creamy and smooth.
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5. Assemble the Bowl
• Start with a scoop of coconut rice.
• Add grilled salmon bites and papaya cucumber salad.
• Drizzle generously with chili honey mayo.
• Garnish with extra mint or lime wedges if desired.
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🥢 Bright, creamy, spicy, and fresh—this bowl is a tropical getaway in a meal!
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