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Chili Lime Salmon Bowls

Chili Lime Salmon Bowls

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Chili Lime Salmon Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the zest of lime and the warmth of chili right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe is not only quick, taking less than 45 minutes from start to finish, but it also allows for customization with your favorite vegetables and toppings. The combination of tender salmon, fresh veggies, and creamy dressing over cilantro lime rice creates a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or when hosting friends and family, these bowls can become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound salmon fillets
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 red bell peppers (sliced into strips)
  • 1/2 large red onion (sliced into strips)
  • 1 batch cilantro lime rice
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 12 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • pinch of salt
  • 12 tablespoons water (as needed to thin)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together marinade ingredients: lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cilantro, and salt.
  2. Coat salmon fillets with marinade in a bowl; let sit for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F.
  3. Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions in olive oil for 5-10 minutes until slightly brown.
  5. Prepare the dressing by mixing mayo, Greek yogurt, sriracha, honey, salt, and water to desired consistency.
  6. Assemble bowls with cilantro lime rice as the base; top with sautéed veggies, salmon, corn, avocado, and drizzle with dressing.

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