Description
A vibrant and flavorful seared salmon bowl packed with fresh vegetables, hearty grains, and rich umami notes. This dish is both healthy and delicious, making it a perfect option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 3 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach and arugula)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Soy sauce or tamari, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes, until cooked through.
- While the salmon cooks, prepare bowls with a base of brown rice or quinoa.
- Arrange the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado around the bowl.
- Top each bowl with a seared salmon fillet and drizzle with soy sauce or tamari.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a twist, add black beans and corn or top with sriracha mayo. Let cooked grains cool slightly before assembling to keep the veggies crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: salmon, healthy, bowl, easy, fresh, quick, rice bowl