Description
Zesty chili lime salmon served over a bed of rice with fresh veggies for a vibrant, healthy dinner bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, honey, and salt.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the chili lime marinade.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
- Assemble bowls by dividing cooked brown rice among 4 bowls. Top with baked salmon, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg