Description
Sizzling salmon meets zesty sweet chili sauce in this mouthwatering bowl that promises a flavor explosion. Crisp vegetables, perfectly glazed fish, and aromatic rice combine for a restaurant-quality meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Grains and Vegetables:
- 1 cup quinoa (200 grams)
- 1 cup broccoli florets (100 grams)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (120 grams)
- 1 carrot, julienned (70 grams)
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (45 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 milliliters)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold running water to remove any bitter coating, then cook according to package directions until fluffy and light.
- Heat oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Position salmon fillets on the prepared sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Lightly coat salmon with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Roast salmon for 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness when fish flakes easily with a fork.
- During the final 3 minutes of cooking, brush salmon with sweet chili sauce to create a glossy, caramelized exterior.
- While salmon roasts, prepare broccoli by steaming or sautéing until vibrant green and tender-crisp.
- Create bowl layers by first spreading cooked quinoa as the base foundation.
- Arrange roasted salmon and steamed broccoli artfully on top of quinoa.
- Finish by drizzling additional sweet chili sauce over the entire bowl for an extra burst of tangy sweetness.
Notes
- Select fresh, wild-caught salmon for optimal flavor and nutritional benefits.
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure crispy exterior and even caramelization of sweet chili sauce.
- Customize protein by substituting salmon with tofu, chicken, or shrimp for dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Allow salmon to rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to retain moisture and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 567 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg