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Cilantro Salmon Nourish Bowls Recipe

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These Cilantro Salmon Nourish Bowls are a vibrant, wholesome meal featuring tender baked salmon glazed with a zesty lime-honey cilantro sauce served over nutrient-packed green rice and sautéed kale. Topped with creamy avocado, pickled red onions, and fresh cilantro lime crema, this recipe offers a balanced and flavorful bowl perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Green Rice and Kale

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked green rice (see linked recipe)
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Salmon and Glaze

  • 2 salmon filets (4-6 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

Additional Toppings

  • 1 batch cilantro lime crema
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1/2 cup pickled red onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make Rice: Prepare the green rice according to the referenced recipe so that it is ready to use when assembling the bowls.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the salmon.
  3. Prepare Salmon: You may cut the salmon filets into strips or leave them whole, based on your preference.
  4. Season Salmon: Pat the salmon on top with salt and pepper evenly.
  5. Whisk Salmon Glaze: Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lime juice, honey, and chopped cilantro in a bowl and whisk thoroughly.
  6. Glaze Salmon: Brush the glaze mixture evenly over the top of the salmon filets.
  7. Bake Salmon: Bake the salmon for 12-18 minutes depending on thickness and desired doneness.
  8. Broil Salmon: For a crispy finish, broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Sauté Kale: While salmon is baking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat, then sauté kale with garlic, salt, and pepper for about 3 minutes until wilted and dark green.
  10. Assemble Bowls: Start with a base of green rice, then layer sautéed kale, baked salmon, avocado slices, pickled red onions, and top with cilantro lime crema or sriracha mayo. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • You can leave the salmon filets whole or slice them before baking depending on your preference.
  • Broiling the salmon after baking adds a crispy finish but requires careful attention to avoid burning.
  • Pickled red onions are optional but add a nice tangy contrast to the bowl.
  • Cilantro lime crema can be substituted with sriracha mayo for a spicy kick.
  • Adjust honey in the glaze to balance sweetness to taste.

Find it online: https://recipethrive.com/cilantro-salmon-nourish-bowls-recipe/