Sweet Soy Caramel Salmon
with Coconut Rice & Green Beans
- Soy
- Wheat
- Sesame
- Tree Nuts
- Peanuts
- Fish
- Milk
Skeptical that salmon and caramel belong in the same dish? We’re here to change your mind! Flaky salmon is the perfect canvas for a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy soy caramel sauce that comes together on the stove. Aromatic ginger and scallion balance the sweetness with an assertive bite, while coconut rice and green beans round out the meal.
Ingredients
6 ounce
Green Beans
2 tablespoon
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
2 ounce
Garlic-Ginger Scallion Paste
(Contains: Sesame)
1 unit
Coconut Milk
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
½ cup
Basmati Rice
½ ounce
Peanuts
(Contains: Peanuts)
10 ounce
Salmon
(Contains: Fish)
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
3 tablespoon (tbsp)
Sugar
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
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Trim green beans if necessary.
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In a small pot, combine rice, coconut milk, 2 TBSP water (4 TBSP for 4), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
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Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
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Meanwhile, pat salmon* dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then place skin sides down on one side of a baking sheet. Toss green beans on empty side of same sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, spread salmon out across entire sheet; toss green beans on a separate baking sheet.)
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Roast on top rack until green beans are browned and tender and salmon is cooked through, 12-15 minutes. (For 4, roast salmon on top rack and green beans on middle rack.)
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Meanwhile, in a second small pot, whisk 3 TBSP sugar and 1 TBSP water over medium heat until combined (use 6 TBSP sugar and 2 TBSP water for 4 servings). Once mixture begins to bubble, cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture darkens slightly (it should be light tan in color) and coats the back of a metal spoon, 3-4 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low. Whisk in half the soy sauce and 2 TBSP butter until butter melts (use all the soy sauce and 4 TBSP butter for 4). TIP: If mixture begins to clump, continue stirring over low heat until smooth.
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Turn off heat, then season with as many chili flakes as you like (we used ¼ tsp). Set aside until ready to serve, stirring occasionally.
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Fluff coconut rice with a fork.
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Roughly chop peanuts.
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Divide coconut rice, green beans, and salmon between plates. Top green beans with peanuts. Drizzle salmon with sweet soy caramel and top with as much garlic-ginger scallion paste as you like. Serve. TIP: For easy cleanup, fill pot used for sweet soy caramel with water; bring to a boil, then immediately drain and discard liquid. Any caramel residue that remains in the pot can be cleaned with hot, soapy water.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the sweet soy caramel sauce on flaky salmon, with garlic-ginger scallion paste adding a delicious kick 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Most found it quick and easy to make, though some struggled with caramelizing the sugar for the sauce.
- Suggestions: Consider doubling the sauce, and watch the caramel closely as it can be tricky to get the right color and consistency.
- Portions: Some felt the salmon portions were too small, especially given the gourmet upcharge.
- Rice: The coconut rice was a hit for many, but a few found it needed more liquid or preferred plain rice.
Reviews from our home cooks
I think this was the BEST HF MEAL EVER! The sweet soy caramel sauce was divine. Loved the coconut milk rice - A++. We add hot pepper flakes to green beans to spice them up.
The rice was amazing. We drizzled some of the caramel soy sauce on the rice and it was fabulous! My husband wanted a bigger portion of the salmon. I loved the garlic ginger on the salmon. The whole meal was amazing. I will be ordering whenever I find it.
The caramel sauce was so easy and good. I wouldn't call this recipe difficult it was medium. The coconut rice was super tasty and easy.
Love the soy caramel sauce on the flaky salmon. The garlic ginger scallion sauce is a great accompaniment. The coconut rice mixed with peanuts was awesome.
Caramel takes a lot longer than instructions indicate but came out nicely. The salmon itself is small, but otherwise the portions are good.
I confess that I failed in making the caramel soy sauce. I'd never attempted caramelizing sugar before and I stirred too much. The water evaporated completely, the sugar never changed color and solidified! I improvised by drizzling soy sauce on the salmon instead. It was still delicious.
Loved the coconut rice pairing with the salty-sweet caramel sauce on the salmon. Complementary and very tasty - one of the best salmon recipes I've had. It's a keeper!
The salmon is always high quality as well as the ingredients. We loved the flavor of the Sweet Soy Caramel
Excellent. Cooking the rice in coconut milk is particularly good, something I will keep in my routine for the future.
This is the best meal I think I've ever made and I believe the person who created this recipe deserves to know that. Truly transcendent, I will absolutely be making this again and sending the recipe to everyone I know.
