Chili Lime Salmon Bowls Recipe
These Chili Lime Salmon Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal option that is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. Tender salmon fillets marinated in a zesty chili lime blend are served with a colorful array of fresh ingredients over a bed of rice, creating a satisfying and nutritious bowl.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Salmon Marinade:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 5–6 oz each), skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Bowl Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Step 1: Make the Marinade – In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2: Marinate the Salmon – Place salmon fillets in a dish, pour marinade over them, and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Step 3: Cook the Salmon – Sear salmon in a skillet until crispy and cooked through.
- Step 4: Build the Bowls – Divide rice into bowls, top with salmon and other ingredients.
- Step 5: Make the Sauce – Mix yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt for a creamy topping.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy – Garnish bowls with lime wedges and cilantro. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your bowls with additional toppings like sliced jalapenos, diced bell peppers, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- To make this recipe vegan, simply substitute tofu or tempeh for the salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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