Description
Salmon Bowl Bliss brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with fresh, zesty ingredients. Succulent salmon nestles among colorful vegetables, promising a delightful meal that refreshes you from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) salmon fillets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Grains and Base:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and position oven rack in the center, heating to 400F (200C).
- Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Enhance salmon with a delicate drizzle of olive oil, then generously season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, checking for a flaky texture and opaque center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Create a nourishing base by distributing warm quinoa evenly across serving bowls.
- Carefully place baked salmon atop the quinoa, allowing it to be the centerpiece of the dish.
- Artfully garnish the bowl with creamy sliced avocado, vibrant halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh chopped cilantro.
- Complete the presentation by adding bright lemon wedges alongside the bowl, allowing diners to squeeze fresh citrus over their meal just before enjoying.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is at room temperature before baking to promote even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to help seasonings adhere better and achieve a crispy exterior.
- Use wild-caught salmon for richer omega-3 content and more sustainable seafood choice.
- Adjust baking time based on salmon thickness; thinner fillets need less cooking to prevent overcooking and maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg