Description
Delicious and customizable salmon taco bowls combining protein, vegetables, grains, and sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillets
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup pickled onions
- 1/2 cup roasted corn
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook grains according to package instructions; fluff and season with salt and lime juice.
- Prepare dressings and salsas first to allow flavors to meld.
- Pat salmon dry, season with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pan-sear the salmon in a medium-high heated skillet for 3-5 minutes skin-side down, then flip and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes depending on thickness.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before flaking or slicing.
- Assemble the bowls by layering the base, vegetables, salmon, and topping with avocado, lime juice, and any dressing.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and hot sauce as desired.
Notes
Keep dressings separate until serving to avoid sogginess. For a vegetarian option, use roasted chickpeas or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
