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Southwest Salmon Bowls

Delicious Southwest Salmon Bowls are made with taco seasoned salmon and served with brown rice and a flavorful black bean salsa.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican, tex mex
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 652kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 12 oz skinless salmon filets
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Hass avocado sliced
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Black Bean Salsa:

  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2-3 jalapeño peppers seeded and chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn drained
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Instructions

  • Rub the salmon filets with the taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the salmon filets for about 3 minutes per side, or until blackened and the internal temperature reaches 130ºF. Allow the salmon to rest on a plate while making the salsa.
  • In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the beans salsa and stir well to combine.
  • Divide the cooked rice among your 4 serving bowls. Top with bean salsa and salmon. Serve with sliced avocado and lime wedges if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers. For maximum freshness, we recommend storing the black bean salsa separate from the salmon and brown rice. Everything will keep fresh, in the fridge, for up to about 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 1413mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1386IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 5mg