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Chili Lime Salmon Bowls

Chili Lime Salmon Bowls: Flavor-Packed Meal Prep Magic

Discover vibrant Chili Lime Salmon Bowls, a customizable and quick meal packed with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Marinade
  • 4 fillets Salmon Opt for wild-caught
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil For marinade
  • 2 whole Limes Zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Customize to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika and cayenne can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic enhances flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Base and Toppings
  • 1 cup Brown or White Rice Can substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice
  • 1 whole Avocado Ripe
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage Shredded
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • to taste Cilantro Fresh
  • to taste Green Onions Chopped
  • as needed Lime Wedges For serving
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt Can substitute with dairy-free yogurt
  • ½ whole Lime Juice
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large skillet
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, zest and juice from limes, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Marinate Salmon: Coat salmon fillets with the marinade and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Cook Rice: Boil water, add rice, simmer for 15-20 minutes, fluff with a fork, and keep warm.
  4. Cook Salmon: Heat a skillet, add olive oil, place salmon skin-side down, cook until crispy, then flip and cook until flaky.
  5. Prepare Toppings: Slice avocado, shred cabbage, halve cherry tomatoes, and gather herbs.
  6. Assemble Bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with salmon, avocado, cabbage, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions.
  7. Prepare Sauce: Mix yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
  8. Serve: Drizzle sauce over bowls or serve on the side with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate salmon for deeper flavor; use fresh ingredients for the best taste; store components separately for meal prep.

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