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Two colorful salmon bowls with rice, spinach, cucumber, and avocado slices.
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Lemon Garlic Salmon Bowls

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 580kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 large lemon , zested and juiced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 0.5 cup English cucumber, sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado , sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place salmon skin-side up in the skillet and sear for 5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
  • Flip the fillets and pour the lemon garlic mixture over them.
  • Spoon the sauce over the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Divide cooked jasmine rice and baby spinach between two serving bowls.
  • Place one salmon fillet in each bowl and arrange sliced cucumber and avocado.
  • Drizzle remaining pan sauce over the ingredients and garnish with chopped parsley.