Description
Hearty BBQ salmon bowls showcase Pacific Northwest culinary magic with zesty mango avocado salsa. Balanced flavors and fresh ingredients create a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz or 170 g each, skin-on or skinless)
- 2 cups (400 g) cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- ½ cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup (40 g) red onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Mixed greens or shredded lettuce
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Salsa Preparation: In a mixing bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently blend ingredients and set aside to allow flavors to develop while preparing other components.
- Salmon Seasoning: Thoroughly dry salmon fillets using paper towels. Brush with olive oil, then generously coat with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Grilling Process: Preheat grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium heat. Place salmon skin-side down, searing for 3-4 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp. Brush with BBQ sauce, creating a glossy caramelized layer. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon reaches desired doneness.
- Bowl Assembly: Layer cooked rice and mixed greens in serving bowls. Carefully position grilled salmon on top of the greens. Generously spoon mango avocado salsa over the salmon.
- Final Touches: Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
Optimize Salmon Dryness: Thoroughly pat salmon with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crisp exterior and preventing steaming during cooking.
Customize BBQ Sauce Choice: Select smoky, sweet, or spicy BBQ sauce to match personal taste preferences or complement specific flavor profiles in the dish.
Prevent Overcooking Technique: Monitor salmon cooking time closely, aiming for golden edges and flaky texture; salmon continues cooking after removing from heat, so remove slightly before fully done.
Dietary Adaptation Strategies: Swap salmon for tofu or plant-based protein for vegetarian version; use gluten-free BBQ sauce for celiac-friendly option; replace rice with quinoa for lower-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg