Salmon is one of my favorite fish for health, quick meal preparation. One way we like to eat salmon is with these Salmon Rice Bowls. It's the perfect gluten-free dinner on a busy weeknight, but I also love it for lunch. And with the honey lime dressing and cilantro lime dressing, it's packed with flavor!
My family loved these bowls. The flavors all blend together and complement each other with a bit of sweet, sour and salty. You can use up to 1 tablespoon of honey in these, but I like it less sweet. Some of my kids topped theirs with sriracha for a sweet and tangy flavor.
Easy Salmon Bowls
Salmon is high in healthy fats and lower in mercury and other toxins than some fish. It is also available in most grocery stores. Many salmon bowl recipes go for an Asian flavor and use brown sugar, and soy sauce or tamari sauce for flavor. I wanted to do something a little different and chose a honey lime salmon and a cilantro lime dressing.
The result is delicious and refreshing. I keep it simple when I cook the salmon and bake it in the oven. You can use a puff of air if you prefer, although I haven't tried it.
I use skinned and skinless salmon, depending on what I have on hand. If you want crispy skin on your salmon, then place it skin side up under the broiler (low broiler) for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
What rice to use (or not)
There are many options when it comes to rice. There is brown rice, white rice, and even sushi rice. I prefer white rice because it has less phytic acid and arsenic than other options. You can also use lettuce instead for a low-carb version.
If you still want the grain texture but don't want rice, then quinoa is a good substitute. Whatever you choose, just cook it according to the package directions. This is something you can make ahead of time to make meal prep easier.
Filling your bowl with salmon
These already have so much flavor, but feel free to add some other garnishes for more nutrition and flavor. For a spicy salmon bowl, I like to add some siracha to the sauce. Here are some more ideas.
- Green onions or chopped onions
- Pour sesame oil
- Spicy mayo
- Spray with rice vinegar
- Red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds
Honey Lime Salmon Cups with Lemon Dressing
These healthy salmon bowls are packed with bold flavor and easy to make. Customize it with your favorite toppings
For the honey lime salmon
For Rice Bowls
- 2 CUPS cooked rice (or quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
- 2 avocado (cut off)
- 1 cucumber (cut off)
- mixed greens as desired (spinach, arugula, etc.)
For clothing
- ¼ CUP olive oil
- 2 Lime (liquid)
- ½ CUP fresh cilantro
- 1 carnation garlic
- ½ CUP Greek yogurt
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 TBSP honey (or less, optional)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a bowl, mix the honey, olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and black pepper for the salmon marinade.
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Place the salmon fillets in a shallow bowl and pour the marinade over them, making sure each fillet is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
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Place the marinated salmon fillets on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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While the salmon is cooking, assemble the rice bowls. Divide cooked rice or quinoa into serving bowls and top with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and mixed greens.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the lemon dressing: olive oil, lime juice, Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, garlic, salt, black pepper, and honey (if desired).
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Place the cooked salmon in each bowl of rice.
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Pour the cilantro lime dressing over the rice bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition facts
Honey Lime Salmon Cups with Lemon Dressing
Amount per serving (1 bowl)
Calories 775
Calories from fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47 g72%
Saturated fat 7 g44%
Trans fat 0.003 g
Unsaturated fat 8 g
Monounsaturated fat 28 g
cholesterol 95 mg32%
Sodium 269 mg12%
potassium 1600 mg46%
Carbohydrates 52 g17%
Fiber 9 g38%
Sugar 19 g21%
Protein 40 gr80%
Vitamin A 1820 IU36%
Vitamin C 22 mg27%
Calcium 102 mg10%
Iron 3 mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Try adding some sriracha on top for a sweet and spicy version.
Want more salmon recipes? Try this sheet pan Asian salmon with ginger with roasted vegetables, garlic powder and teriyaki sauce.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy salmon? Leave a comment and let me know!
