Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this Healthy Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl is a nutritious meal that is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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- 4salmon fillets (4–6oz each, skinless)
- ¼ cupsweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoonolive oil for pan-searing
- 2 cupscooked jasmine rice or quinoa
- 1small cucumber, sliced
- ½ cupshredded carrots
- ½red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cupedamame, shelled and steamed
- 1avocado, sliced (optional)
- 2green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds
- Lime wedges for serving
- Pickled ginger (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Extra sweet chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the salmon by placing it in a shallow dish and pouring sweet chili sauce over it. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the salmon using your preferred method: pan-searing, baking, or grilling.
- Prepare the bowl base by cooking jasmine rice or quinoa and prepping the vegetables.
- Assemble the bowl by starting with a base of rice or quinoa, adding the salmon, and arranging the vegetables around it. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
Notes
Freshness matters; use high-quality salmon.
Marinate for up to an hour for deeper flavor.
Check for doneness; salmon should flake easily.
Customize your bowl with different proteins and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450-500
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 15-20g
- Carbohydrates: 50-55g
- Protein: 30-35g