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Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl

This Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl is one of our favorite healthy lunch recipes. It’s quick, flavorful, high in protein, and beautifully balanced.
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • - Nonstick skillet or oven
  • Cutting board and knife

Ingredients
  

  • - 4 salmon fillets 4–6 oz each, skinless
  • - ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil for pan-searing
  • - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
  • - 1 small cucumber sliced
  • - ½ cup shredded carrots
  • - ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • - ½ cup edamame shelled and steamed
  • - 1 avocado sliced (optional)
  • - 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • - Lime wedges for serving
  • **Optional Add-Ins:**
  • - Pickled ginger
  • - Jalapeños
  • - Extra sweet chili sauce
  • - Red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Marinate salmon in sweet chili sauce for 15–20 minutes.
  • Cook using pan, oven, or grill until flaky and fully cooked.
  • Prepare rice and vegetables while salmon cooks.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, salmon, vegetables, and garnishes.
  • Serve with extra sauce and lime wedge.

Notes

- Use fresh or thawed salmon for best texture.
- Customize with tofu or chickpeas for a vegan version.