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Salmon Taco Bowl


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  • Author: Natalie Brooks
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious Salmon Taco Bowl featuring seasoned salmon fillets served over sofrito rice, topped with avocado, Greek yogurt, and fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 2 wild salmon fillets (170 g each)
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 0.75 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or a pinch to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 0.25 cup finely diced green bell pepper
  • 0.25 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.25 cup finely diced cilantro, plus extra for serving
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1.25 cups water
  • 0.75 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati white rice
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 0.5 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons diced green onion or red onion
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Salsa or hot sauce, as desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease.
  2. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
  3. In a small bowl, combine coconut sugar, chili powder, cayenne, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle mixture evenly over salmon and gently rub in.
  4. Set aside the seasoned salmon while preparing the rice.
  5. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add green bell pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro. Sauté for 2–4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  6. Add tomato sauce, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes until aromatic.
  7. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  8. Remove the saucepan from heat. Fluff rice with a fork, cover again, and let steam for an additional 10 minutes off the heat.
  9. While the rice steams, bake salmon for 15–20 minutes, or until fully cooked and easily flakes with a fork.
  10. Divide sofrito rice between two bowls. Top each with a salmon fillet. Add avocado slices, Greek yogurt, green onion, cilantro, lime wedges, and salsa or hot sauce as desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the spiciness by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.
  • For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt as a dressing substitute.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 652
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 76 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg