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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- 4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz each, skinless)
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for pan-searing
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup edamame, shelled and steamed
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame 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.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing, Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450-500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: 2-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50-55g
- Fiber: 6-8g
- Protein: 30-35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg