Description
Savor Mediterranean magic with this luscious Salmon Bowl that brings coastal flavors directly to your plate. Fresh ingredients and zesty herbs create a delightful culinary journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces or 170 grams each)
Salmon Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bowl Components:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or couscous)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Ignite grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, creating an ideal cooking surface for salmon fillets.
- Lavishly coat salmon with olive oil, then generously dust with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for a robust flavor profile.
- Grill salmon meticulously for 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 145F (63C) and fish flakes effortlessly with gentle fork pressure.
- Craft tzatziki sauce by whisking Greek yogurt with bright lemon juice, delicate dill, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until silky smooth.
- Construct bowl foundation using fluffy quinoa as the base layer, creating a nutritious canvas for subsequent ingredients.
- Artfully arrange cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and sharp red onion across quinoa surface.
- Crown the composed bowl with perfectly grilled salmon, positioning it as the centerpiece of this Mediterranean masterpiece.
- Generously cascade tzatziki sauce over the salmon, allowing its tangy essence to cascade through the bowl’s ingredients.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley as a final flourishing touch, adding a vibrant green accent and herbaceous aroma.
- Serve immediately, embracing the option to enjoy warm or chilled for a versatile culinary experience.
Notes
- Select wild-caught salmon for optimal omega-3 fatty acids and more sustainable seafood choice.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to precisely check salmon’s internal temperature and prevent overcooking.
- Alternative protein swap: Replace salmon with grilled tofu or chickpeas for vegetarian/vegan version while maintaining Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Quick meal prep hack: Grill extra salmon and prepare tzatziki sauce ahead of time for faster weeknight dinner assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg