Let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps to create your Honey Garlic Salmon Rice Bowls:

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
2. While the rice is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
3. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add salmon fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Reduce the heat to medium, pour the honey garlic sauce over the salmon, and let it simmer for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the salmon beautifully.
5. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it among four bowls. Place a salmon fillet over the rice in each bowl.
6. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the salmon and rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

Cooking tip: If you’re using a non-stick skillet, reduce the heat slightly to prevent the honey from burning. The slight caramelization adds a lovely depth of flavor reminiscent of my grandmother’s touch in the kitchen.