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Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl

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Enjoy salmon in a whole new way with this tasty Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl. A quick healthy option for lunch and dinner.

Enjoy salmon in a whole new way with this tasty Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl. A quick healthy option for lunch and dinner. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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.

Enjoy salmon in a whole new way with this tasty Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl. A quick healthy option for lunch and dinner. | EverydayMadeFresh.com
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.

Enjoy salmon in a whole new way with this tasty Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl. A quick healthy option for lunch and dinner. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

 

 

Enjoy salmon in a whole new way with this tasty Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl. A quick healthy option for lunch and dinner. | EverydayMadeFresh.com
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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. 

Author Joanna

Ingredients

  • 1/3 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 pounds salmon about one piece 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 4 cups, cooked I like to use Basmati rice

Cilantro Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 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. 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. 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.

  2. 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!

 Enjoy salmon in a whole new way with this tasty Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl. A quick healthy option for lunch and dinner. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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  3. 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.

  5. 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.

  9. Oooooh, yes please. This sounds like a meal that my whole family would really enjoy! I can’t wait to make it for them.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  16. 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.

  19. 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!

  21. 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!

  22. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  28. 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!

  29. 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.

  30. 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!

  31. 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.

  33. 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,

  35. 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

  36. 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.

  41. 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!

  46. 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.

  47. 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!

  48. 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

  49. 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!

  51. 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!

  52. 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!

  53. 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.

  56. 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!

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