Salmon Bowls
A vibrant and nutritious meal featuring tender salmon, fresh vegetables, and quinoa, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
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Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet about 6 oz
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ½ avocado sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh ginger grated (to taste)
- Optional toppings: pickled ginger radish slices, scallions
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Season the salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and grated ginger.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until done.
- In a bowl, layer the cooked quinoa at the bottom.
- Add the fresh spinach on top of the quinoa.
- Place the cooked salmon fillet over the spinach.
- Top with diced cucumber, avocado slices, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 30g | Fiber: 8g