Description
Chili Lime Salmon Bowls are a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal featuring tender salmon seasoned with zesty lime and smoky chili, served over rice or quinoa with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over the top.
- Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While salmon bakes, prepare rice or quinoa and slice the avocado and cherry tomatoes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the baked salmon.
- Assemble bowls by adding rice or quinoa, topping with salmon, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For more heat, add cayenne pepper or chipotle powder to the spice mix.Use cauliflower rice or leafy greens for a low-carb version.Grill the salmon instead of baking for a smoky flavor.Serve cold for a refreshing salmon salad bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg