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Chili Lime Salmon Bowls

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy bowl featuring perfectly seasoned salmon, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime flavors, all in a quick and easy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets (about 5–6 oz each), skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pieces limes (zest and juice)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 0.25 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • for serving lime wedges
  • 0.33 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Marinate the salmon fillets for at least 10–15 minutes.
  3. Cook the salmon in a hot skillet for 4–5 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through.
  4. Assemble bowls with rice, salmon, avocado, cabbage, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions. Drizzle with yogurt sauce if desired.
  5. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon longer or add your favorite toppings.