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Healthy Salmon Bowl Recipe with Avocado Mango Salsa

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A quick, easy, and healthy salmon bowl featuring perfectly seared salmon, creamy avocado, and a bright, fresh mango salsa. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual lunches and is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin on or off
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or chili powder (optional)
  • Fresh lime juice (a squeeze before serving)
  • 1 cup diced ripe mango (about 150 g)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper (about 40 g)
  • 2 tbsp minced red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp diced jalapeño (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (for salsa)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa (about 185 g cooked per serving)
  • Handful of baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds (optional)
  • Extra cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 cup (185 g) of brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions, then fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. While grains cook, combine diced mango, chopped red bell pepper, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a mixing bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
  3. Pat dry salmon fillets and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika or chili powder if using.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down if it has skin and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until edges turn opaque and skin crisps.
  5. Flip salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Slice or cube the avocado. Optionally sprinkle with lime juice to prevent browning.
  7. Assemble the bowl by placing cooked grains and greens as the base, then top with salmon, mango salsa, avocado slices, and sprinkle with toasted seeds or nuts and extra cilantro leaves.
  8. Finish with a light squeeze of fresh lime juice over the assembled bowl before serving.

Notes

Use fresh mango for best flavor; frozen mango can be used if thawed and drained well. Avoid overcooking salmon to keep it moist. Let salmon rest for a couple of minutes after cooking. Prepare grains ahead to save time. Keep salsa and avocado separate from salmon and grains if storing leftovers to prevent sogginess.

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