Description
BBQ Salmon Bowls with Mango Avocado Salsa offer a delightful and vibrant meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe brings together the smoky sweetness of marinated salmon with the refreshing flavors of mango and avocado salsa, resulting in a dish that is both nutritious and satisfying. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a colorful plate bursting with flavor that your family will love. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner solution or a fresh option for meal prep, these bowls are incredibly versatile and can be tailored to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 lbs. fresh salmon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 mangoes, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 jalapeño, minced (optional, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Salt to taste
- 1 1/2 cups of rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the spice paste by mixing brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth.
- Rub the spice paste generously over the salmon fillets and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 6-12 minutes based on thickness until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, prepare the mango avocado salsa by combining diced mangoes, avocado, minced cilantro, red onion, jalapeño (if using), honey, lime juice, lime zest, and salt in a bowl.
- Serve the cooked salmon over rice in bowls and top generously with mango avocado salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg