Description
Tender salmon fillets glazed with zesty chili-lime marinade, served over fragrant cilantro-lime rice with vibrant sautéed veggies and creamy avocado. A quick, healthy, and customizable meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1 lime (juice and zest)
1 tbsp chili powder
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/4 cup olive oil (for marinade)
1 cup cooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 zucchini (sliced)
1/2 cup corn kernels
1 avocado (sliced)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Mix lime juice, chili powder, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl for marinade
Marinate salmon fillets for 15-20 minutes
Sauté veggies in olive oil until tender
Cook rice according to package instructions, stir in lime zest and half the cilantro
In a skillet, cook marinated salmon 3-4 minutes per side until flaky
Assemble bowls with rice, veggies, warmed salmon, avocado, and remaining cilantro
Sprinkle sesame seeds as garnish
Notes
Use halal-certified salmon if required
Marinate up to 4 hours for stronger flavor
Frozen mixed vegetables work well if fresh is unavailable
Adjust chili powder amount based on spice preference
Serve with extra lime wedges for squeezing
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Latin American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg