Description
Chili Lime Salmon Bowls are a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, combining rich salmon with a refreshing lime kick for a wholesome dinner or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5โ6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Cooked rice (brown or white)
- Avocado, sliced
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Chopped cilantro
- Green onions, thinly sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the salmon fillets in the marinade and let them sit for 10โ15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon skin-side down for 4โ5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2โ3 minutes.
- Serve the salmon over cooked rice and top it with avocado slices, cabbage, corn, and cherry tomatoes.
Notes
Use high-quality salmon for best flavor and avoid overcooking. Adjust chili powder to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg