Description
These BBQ Salmon Bowls with Mango Avocado Salsa are a perfect balance of flavors and textures, combining tender, smoky salmon with a refreshing and zesty salsa. A healthy and vibrant meal that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Mango Avocado Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango (peeled and diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño (minced, optional)
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill or Oven: Preheat the grill or oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Salmon: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the salmon fillets. Cook the salmon for 10-12 minutes or until it flakes easily. During the last few minutes, brush the salmon with BBQ sauce and cook until caramelized.
- Make the Mango Avocado Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and optional honey and jalapeño. Stir gently to combine.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice into 4 bowls. Top each with a BBQ salmon fillet and a generous scoop of mango avocado salsa. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for brown rice.
- For a spicier kick, add extra jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to the salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
