Description
This Salmon Burrito Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal featuring seasoned baked salmon served over a bed of rice with black beans, corn, avocado, and fresh veggies. It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Burrito Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season and bake salmon: Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub over salmon fillets. Drizzle with olive oil, bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked.
- Prepare bowls: Divide rice between two bowls. Top with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
- Assemble: Add cooked salmon, cilantro, and lime juice. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Add Greek yogurt or chipotle mayo for extra creaminess.
- Grill or pan-sear the salmon as an alternative cooking method.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
