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Salmon Bowl With Sweet-Chili Glaze

A delightful Salmon Bowl featuring crispy salmon, creamy mashed potatoes, and sweet fried plantains, topped with a homemade sweet chili glaze for a perfect balance of flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: International
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets Choose fresh, vibrant salmon.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce For glaze.
  • 1 tablespoon honey For glaze.
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley For garnish.
For the Potatoes and Plantains
  • 2 large potatoes (peeled) Use firm potatoes.
  • 1 ripe plantain
  • 1 tablespoon butter Or use a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt & black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon for squeezing
  • 1 ripe avocado For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Slice the plantains into thick rounds.
Cooking
  1. Drain and mash the potatoes with butter, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the plantains until golden and caramelized on both sides, approximately 3-5 minutes.
  3. Rub the salmon fillets with paprika, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Sear the salmon skin-side down in a skillet for about 4-5 minutes until crispy.
  4. Flip the salmon, add sweet chili sauce, honey, and chopped parsley. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
Assembly
  1. Layer mashed potatoes, fried plantains, and sliced avocado atop the salmon. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish.

Notes

Can be served with a refreshing salad or steamed vegetables. For a lighter option, you can swap butter for olive oil in the mashed potatoes.