5.0 from 9 votes
Southwest Salmon Bowls
Delicious Southwest Salmon Bowls are made with taco seasoned salmon and served with brown rice and a flavorful black bean salsa.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 652 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 12 ounces skinless salmon filets
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon 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 Jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped
- 15 ounces can black beans drained and rinsed, one can
- 15 ounces corn drained, one can
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 limes juiced
- 2 tablespoons 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!
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Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers.
- For maximum freshness, I 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.
- Instead of brown rice, serve with cauliflower rice instead.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
652kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
853mg
(36%)
Potassium
1413mg
(40%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1386IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
73mg
(81%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 652
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 652kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 853mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1413mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1386IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.