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Chili Lime Salmon Bowls

Chili Lime Salmon Bowls: A Fresh Twist on Dinner Tonight

Chili Lime Salmon Bowls deliver vibrant flavor and healthy ingredients for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 fillets Salmon skin-on or skin-off
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 pcs Lime zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Agave Syrup or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice or quinoa/cauliflower rice
  • 1 pcs Avocado or hummus/tahini
  • 1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage or green cabbage
  • 1 cup Corn fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro or parsley
  • 2 pcs Green Onions chopped
  • 2 pcs Lime Wedges for serving
  • 1/2 cup Optional Chili Lime Sauce dairy-free yogurt for vegan option

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest and juice, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Coat salmon fillets in the marinade and let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet and add olive oil. Cook the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Divide cooked rice among bowls. Place salmon on top and arrange avocado, cabbage, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions around it.
  5. Mix yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl for the sauce. Serve over bowls or on the side.
  6. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store components separately for meal prep and enjoy these bowls warm or chilled.

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