Salmon is one of my go-to fishes for healthy, fast meal prep. One means we like to eat salmon is with these salmon rice bowls. It’s the proper gluten-free dinner on a busy weeknight however I additionally prefer it for lunch. And with the honey lime sauce and the cilantro lime dressing, it’s full of taste!

My household liked these bowls. The flavors all mix collectively and complement one another with a little candy, bitter, and salty. You can use up to 1 tablespoon of honey in these, however I prefer it much less candy. Some of my youngsters topped theirs with sriracha for a candy and spicy taste.

Easy Salmon Bowls

Salmon is high in healthy fat and decrease in mercury and different toxins in comparison with some fish. It’s additionally available at most grocery shops. Many salmon bowl recipes go for an Asian taste and use brown sugar, and soy sauce or tamari sauce for taste. I needed to do one thing a little completely different although and opted for a honey lime salmon and a cilantro lime dressing.

The result’s flavorful and refreshing. I preserve it easy when cooking the salmon and bake it within the oven. You might use an air fryer if you happen to desire, although I haven’t tried it.

I exploit each skin-on and skinless salmon, relying on what I’ve available. If you need crispy pores and skin in your salmon, then pop it pores and skin facet up beneath the broiler (low broil) for the final 1-2 minutes of cooking.

What Rice to Use (or Not)

There are a lot of choices in terms of rice. There’s brown rice, white rice, and even sushi rice. I desire white rice as a result of it’s decrease in phytic acid and arsenic than different choices. You might additionally use lettuce as a substitute for a low-carb model.

If you continue to need the grain texture however don’t need rice, then quinoa makes a good substitute. Whatever you select simply prepare dinner it in keeping with the package deal instructions. This is one thing you are able to do forward of time to make meal prep simpler.

Topping Your Salmon Bowl

These have already got a lot taste, however be happy so as to add some more garnishes for more nutrition and taste. For a spicy salmon bowl, I like so as to add a little siracha to the dressing. Here are a few more concepts.

  • Chopped inexperienced onions or scallions
  • Drizzle of sesame oil
  • Spicy mayo
  • Splash of rice vinegar
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Sesame seeds

Honey Lime Salmon Bowls with Cilantro Lime Dressing

These healthy salmon bowls are full of daring flavors and simple to make. Customize it along with your favourite toppings

For the Honey Lime Salmon

For the Rice Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
  • 2 avocados (sliced)
  • 1 cucumber (sliced)
  • combined greens of alternative (spinach, arugula, and so on.)

For the Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 limes (juiced)
  • ½ cup recent cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • salt (to style)
  • black pepper (to style)
  • 1 TBSP honey (or much less, non-compulsory)

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • In a bowl, whisk collectively honey, olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper for the salmon marinade.

  • Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, guaranteeing every filet is nicely coated. Let it marinate for at the very least Quarter-hour.

  • Place the marinated salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake within the preheated oven for about 12-Quarter-hour or till the salmon is cooked by and flakes simply with a fork.

  • While the salmon is baking, assemble the rice bowls. Divide the cooked rice or quinoa amongst serving bowls and prepare sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and combined greens on prime.

  • In a small bowl, whisk collectively the elements for the cilantro lime dressing: olive oil, lime juice, greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, garlic, salt, black pepper, and honey (if desired).

  • Place the cooked salmon on every rice bowl.

  • Drizzle the cilantro lime dressing over the rice bowls and revel in!

Nutrition Facts

Honey Lime Salmon Bowls with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)

Calories 775
Calories from Fat 423

% Daily Value*

Fat 47g72%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 0.003g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 28g

Cholesterol 95mg32%

Sodium 269mg12%

Potassium 1600mg46%

Carbohydrates 52g17%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 19g21%

Protein 40g80%

Vitamin A 1820IU36%

Vitamin C 22mg27%

Calcium 102mg10%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based mostly on a 2000 calorie diet.

Try including a little sriracha to the highest for a candy and spicy model. 

Want more salmon recipes? Try this sheet pan Asian ginger salmon with roasted veggies, garlic powder, and teriyaki sauce.

What are your favourite methods to get pleasure from salmon? Leave a remark and let me know!