Enjoy salmon in a whole new way with this tasty Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl. A quick healthy option for lunch and dinner.
Here we are three weeks into January, and I’m still going strong, sharing healthier recipes for y’all. Have you tried anything yet? The Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, perhaps?
It’s my favorite!! And that’s coming from someone who isn’t crazy about salads.
It’s a must try, if you’re looking for a great salad that works for lunch or dinner.
Lately, I’ve been all about rice bowls. I cheat and buy the microwavable rice pouches, hey, don’t judge, I like that perfectly cooked rice is available to me in 90 seconds!
It makes getting dinner on the table super quick, without a pot to wash.
When having rice bowls like this, loaded with a protein, corn, and veggies, one pouch works for the three of us.
Rice bowls are simple, you just put rice down, toss a protein, and some veggies on top, and you’ve literally got a healthy meal.
Well, ok, wait, you can’t top that rice with a gravy and call that healthy! Ok, you CAN call it anything you want, and I won’t judge.
I do rice bowls when I’m short on time and starving. No matter what you choose to top it with, they are quick to toss together. Season some meat, in this case salmon, sear it up, put on top.
Chop up some veggies, season, saute, and put that on top. I made a quick cilantro vinaigrette, but it’s totally not necessary.
Although, I am giving you the recipe for that. It’s honestly yummy without it. It’s just up to you, whether or not you want to take the extra step or two to whisk it together.
What can you add to Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl?
Black beans – onion – pico de gallo – cheese – hot sauce – sour cream – guacamole
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Rice – use your favorite. i.e. Jasmine, brown, basmati, etc. Or you could even use quinoa.
- Salmon – Try this recipe with shrimp!
More Mexican favorites:
Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl
Enjoy salmon in a whole new way with this tasty Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl. A quick healthy option for lunch and dinner.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- juice of one lime
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 salmon filets - one per person
- 1 ear corn, grilled kernels removed
- 2 bell peppers, larger in size, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 2 pouches of rice cooked according to the directions, or 2 cups, cooked I like to use Basmati rice
Cilantro Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cilantro Vinaigrette
1.Whisk together all the ingredients, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Salmon/Bell Peppers
1.Whisk together the first 9 ingredients. Pour half over the salmon to coat, and the other half over the bell peppers to marinate.
2.While the salmon is marinating (not long!), heat up a non-stick pan to medium to high heat. Sear the salmon for 5 to 8 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
3.Remove and set aside while you're sauteing the bell peppers. To the same pan, drizzle a little bit of oil, and toss in the peppers. These you will cook to your likeness. I tend to like mine with a little bit more crunch, so I really just get them hot.
4.Once the peppers are cooked. Divide the rice among four bowls (1 cup each). plate everyone a slice of salmon, some corn, and peppers. Drizzle with Cilantro Vinaigrette, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1020Total Fat: 58gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 997mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 57g
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Alli Smith
I love rice bowls, especially when they are topped with salmon. The peppers and corn look delicious too! I have to try this one for sure.
Candy
We enjoy eating a good salmon steak. Using fresh herbs and vegetables is always perfect pairing.
Terri Beavers
This looks so amazing. I eat salmon a couple times a week for health reasons. I’m always trying to find different ways to make it. Those veggies look so good too.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All
I love rice, we eat it often for a number of reasons. This bowl sounds like it’s very flavorful, and It’s got terrific color too.
Beth Davidson
We eat fajitas and salmon all the time, but I’ve never thought of putting their flavor profiles together! I’m going to have to try this, I’m positive my husband will love it.
Joan Cajic
I could use some of this right now, it’s been a gloomy day and I think this would really be fitting to make me feel happier. Looks so delicious.
Jewish Chick
This looks AMAZING! I would never have thought to put Salmon in a dish like this, I always eat it with chicken! Thanks for the idea!
Amber Myers
Yum, this looks so tasty! I need to make this soon for dinner. I’ve always loved rice bowls. This one looks so fabulous.
robin rue
Oooooh, yes please. This sounds like a meal that my whole family would really enjoy! I can’t wait to make it for them.
Krystal Butherus
I think this beats my boring salmon wrapped in foil and baked in the oven, with a side vegetable! This looks so delicious!
Jenn
Oh my gosh, this looks fabulous. I mean you are killing me, it looks so good. A must try!
Patricia-Ann Que
first, the photos are making me hungry! second, i like that it is healthy! would surely want to try this!
Angela Tolsma
I am loving all your grilled corn! There is nothing wrong with pouched rice, it’s good and yummy and easy. Easy is best. I love rice bowls with salmon, it’s one of my favorite meals to make
Melissa Chapman
I always love a meal in one bowl and yours looks so good, The grilled corn is a big favorite of mine and that salmon looks cooked perfectly. Will share this with everyone who loves salmon.
Jessica Joachim
I love salmon and I am a Mexican food junkie, but I have never thought to do them together! This is totally going on the meal plan this coming week!
Karen Morse
Rice bowls are easy indeed! All you have to do is add something savory and you’re good to go. This recipe sounds delicious and it’s not that heavy too, since the rice already fills you up.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
I love salmon and consume it a few times per week. This sounds like a great way to enjoy it next week. I love a rice bowl like this!!
Sarah Bailey
Oh now this sounds right up my street, I have to admit I do love a good salmon meal and this sounds like a perfect idea to make on a cold night.
Damond Nollan
That dish looks so good. I have come to enjoy salmon, but I’ve always thought it would take forever to cook a meal like this. It looks easy enough. Thanks for sharing!
Krystel | Disney on a Budget
This just reminded me that I have some frozen salmon I need to make. Going to try this out
Emily
Yum! I have never had salmon fajita rice bowl before, they look delicious! My daughter is a vegetarian, by choice. Sometimes she will eat fish and I know that salmon is so healthy so maybe she will give this a try. Thanks for the idea!
Tomi C
Not a huge salmon fan but I love rice bowls. I typically make them with chicken or turkey and this would totally work for with either. These shortcuts are perfect for a quick filling and healthy meal on busy days.
Megan Tan
Oh, this recipelooks simple to make. Will give it a try tonight for dinner. Thanks.
Kelly Reci
I am loving this new trend in rice bowls! I love the fact that this includes salmon because it is my favorite fish.
rosemary palmer
We do fajita bowls a lot, but usually more of the tex mex flavor. We love Salmon though and saving this. I have a WildTree Lemon Grapeseed oil I love to use with Salmon.
Maria Katsulos
This recipe seriously combines so many of my favorites, it’s impossible that I won’t make this soon! Healthy rice bowls are the way to go, both for meal prepping and family dinners.
Pam
This sounds so good! I have been looking for more ways to incorporate salmon into my diet.
Cassie S
this looks delicious! the perfect combo. I am always searching for new salmon recipes because it is my favorite fish. I will be trying this recipe this week!
Sandy N Vyjay
We too do rice bowls a lot. Of course we toss veggies and spices. It could be tomatoes and onions or a mixture of vegetables including potatoes, peas, carrots, and cauliflower.
Debra Hawkins
My husband would absolutely love this, It combines his favorite protein with his favorite flavors! I am going to have to make it for him!
anshul
This recipee is amazing and there are so many things in it that I love. I bet one can experiment it with meat and chicken and result will be same.
Dee Jackson
The corn and rice look so good. This recipe looks bomb!!
Charlotte
This looks amazing! I love how colourful and vibrant it is, it makes it more appetizing and I am not a big fish eater! I think my husband would love this,
Tara
Yum, this looks so tasty! We love eating salmon here so we’ll have to give this a try!
Bird
We’re veggies over here, so would need to find a substitute for the salmon (not too hard!) but love the idea of a rice bowl! & no judgement on the rice pouches — sometimes they’re what you need to do! As a family of 6, we use so much rice though in one meal it wouldn’t be cost effective! Haha x
Rachel
I love that burrito bowls or different sorts because they are so filing and can feed a lot of people. I have never had salmon in one but it looks good.
Christina
Wow, this just looks delicious. I’d love to try making this for me and my husband soon.
Kimberly Lewis
I’m not a fish eater but I can see me replacing the fish with chicken and yum!
corinne & kirsty
I love salmon so much! I don’t do it enough though! this looks so so good! I wanna try it ahah!
Fatima Torres
I can’t get over how colorful this dish is. It’s so pretty and I bet delicious!
Jillian Spellman
I haven’t had white rice in ages. It looks so good. I am a big fan of rice bowls, but since I started Keto I haven’t had one. Makes me want to have a cheat day and enjoy one!
Angela Milnes
This dish looks amazing. Salmon is a huge part of my diet.
Ricci
I love a good rice bowl and this one sounds amazing! I have never put Salmon in my rice bowls before, this is goals!!
Aishwarya Shenolikar
I haven’t seen such a unique dish before! And the way you’ve prepared it is so brilliant! Liked your technique!
Tracy Chong
It is really a nice combination. I love salmon, corn and also avocado. I think I can eat this a lot!
Rosey
Yu m to grilled ocrn, it adds a great pop of flavor. My DIL LOVES salmon. This would be great for her. I bet my mom would like me to cook it for her too.
Karrie Frost
This looks divine! I have some fresh salmon steaks in the fridge and was wondering what to do with them. My whole family will enjoy this. SO excited for dinner!
Jeanine Macintosh
YOU Had me at fajita! I love love love this bowl. My husband Ian going to be in for one bi surprise when I make him this
Hey Sharonoox
This looks amazing! My family loves salmon fish and this recipe looks easy to make. I’m going to try making this over the weekend. I know thwy’re going to like it!
Nicole
This sounds like a deliciously innovative way to eat salmon! Yum. Will definitely be trying this recipe!
mj
Oh now I’m starving, rice bowls like this make me always drool like a dog lol especially if its a fish cooked in perfection!
Michelle Garrett
All the yums! I’m just coming off of The Daniel Fast and love that I’m craving healthier foods now. This recipe will definitely be added to my must make list. Salmon is one thing I can get everyone in my house to eat. YAY!
Toya
Rice bowls are great meal ideas they are delicious ans i love added so many different veggies that also makes it healthy too. My favs are Filipino breakfast garlic rice and Japanese Bibimbap. I’ll have to try your recipe.
Emman Damian
I personally love Salmon so I think I’ll enjoy the Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl. It looks so colorful too soI think kids will also love it.
Gerome of G&D Blog
This is good for my appetite! Salmon is always a bomb for me. And pairing this with rice, makes it even better.
Jean
Considering I don’t do salmon, this actually looks really nice and something I would like to try. Rice bowls are a new concept to me, but what a great idea!