Healthy Salmon Taco Bowl Recipe
These high protein salmon taco bowls are fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Juicy taco-seasoned salmon is served over cilantro lime rice with black beans, mango corn salsa, and a creamy avocado crema. A balanced, nourishing meal that comes together easily and tastes amazing.
Author: Sheeba
Equipment
Ingredients
Pan-fried salmon with taco seasoning
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) salmon fillet
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Other components of salmon taco bowl
- 2 cups lime cilantro basmati rice (click here for the recipe)
- 2 cups corn mango salsa (click here for the recipe)
- 1 cup avocado crema (click here for the recipe)
- 1 15-ounce can of black beans
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Instructions
1. Cook the salmon
- Preheat the oven to 210°C/410°F.
- Remove the skin and cut 500 grams (1.1 pounds) salmon fillet into equal chunks.
- Mix the ingredients for the taco seasoning in a small bowl: ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon oregano.
- Add the taco seasoning to the salmon pieces and toss until all the pieces are coated with the seasoning.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon lime juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Arrange the pieces of salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the sheet pan in the middle rack of the oven and cook for 8 minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest.
Prepare the other components of the taco bowl
- Prepare corn mango salsa.
- Blend avocado crema.
Assemble the taco bowls
- Portion the cilantro lime basmati rice among 4 individual bowls.
- Drain the black beans and add.
- Spoon over the mango corn salsa.
- Top with the warm, taco-seasoned salmon pieces.
- Drizzle the avocado crema over the top.
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Notes
- Cooking salmon: It can be cooked in a pan on stove-top. It requires about 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Alternatives for rice: Not a fan of cilantro lime rice? You can use couscous or quinoa instead. Season it with salt, pepper and lime juice for flavor.
- Alternatives for mango corn salsa: No corn? Use mango jalapeno salsa. No mangoes? Make pineapple avocado salsa.
- Want more crunch? Add some tortilla chips to the bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Salmon Taco Bowl Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
332.1
% Daily Value*
Fat
11.8
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
1.8
g
11
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.3
g
Cholesterol
68.8
mg
23
%
Sodium
594.4
mg
26
%
Potassium
840.7
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
11.8
g
4
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
28.9
g
58
%
Vitamin A
293.4
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
2.4
mg
3
%
Calcium
52.1
mg
5
%
Iron
2.7
mg
15
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.