Description
Chili Lime Salmon Bowls are a vibrant, healthy, and flavor-packed meal featuring seared salmon, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty creamy lime drizzle. Perfect for lunch or dinner, they balance protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs in one bowl.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 lime (zest and juice)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl Base & Toppings:
1 cup uncooked quinoa or rice
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Creamy Lime Drizzle (Optional):
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp water
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Pat salmon fillets dry. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub over salmon and marinate 10-15 minutes.
2. Cook quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon 4-6 minutes on skin-side down, then flip and cook 2-4 more minutes until cooked through.
4. Divide quinoa among bowls, flake salmon over top, and arrange avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
5. Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, water, and salt for drizzle. Drizzle over bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days; assemble fresh to preserve texture.
Avocado best stored with pit and a squeeze of lime juice.
Salmon continues to cook after removal; avoid overcooking.
Recipe adaptable: shrimp, cod, or tofu for protein; cauliflower rice, couscous, or farro for base.
Drizzle can be substituted with sour cream, tahini-lime mix, or coconut yogurt for dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Bowl, Healthy
- Method: Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg