🐟🥭 Bright, zesty, and deliciously fresh! This Lemon Ginger Salmon with Mango Basil Salsa Bowl is pure flavor perfection. ✨ Tender pan-seared salmon infused with lemon and ginger sits atop fluffy coconut quinoa, topped with juicy mango basil salsa, and finished with a creamy lime-avocado drizzle. Vibrant, healthy, and absolutely irresistible! 🥑🍋🌿
Ingredients (Serves 4 | 460 cal per serving):
🐟 Lemon Ginger Salmon:
• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon 🍋
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
🍚 Coconut-Infused Quinoa:
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup coconut milk 🥥
• 1 cup water
• Pinch of salt
🥭 Fresh Mango Basil Salsa:
• 1 ripe mango, diced 🥭
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped 🌿
• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• Juice of half a lime 🍋
• Salt to taste
🥑 Creamy Lime-Avocado Yogurt Drizzle:
• 1 ripe avocado 🥑
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions:
1. 🐟 Pan-Sear Salmon:
Combine ginger, lemon juice & zest, olive oil, salt & pepper; coat salmon fillets. Pan-sear in skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked (about 4 mins per side).
2. 🍚 Cook Quinoa:
Bring quinoa, coconut milk, water, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered 15 mins until fluffy.
3. 🥭 Make Salsa:
Combine diced mango, basil, red onion, lime juice, and salt gently. Set aside.
4. 🥑 Prepare Avocado Drizzle:
Blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, salt & pepper until creamy. Thin with water if needed.
5. 🍲 Assemble Bowls:
Layer coconut quinoa, salmon fillets, and mango basil salsa in bowls. Drizzle generously with creamy lime-avocado sauce.
Grab your fork and savor this fresh, flavorful bowl! 😋🌴✨