Easy Blackened Salmon Bowls (With The Best Honey Mustard Vinaigrette!)
This recipe for blackened salmon bowls is hard to beat. Flavor packed blackened salmon, roasted veggies, fluffy white rice, and the best homemade honey mustard vinaigrette to top! These blackened salmon bowls are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or meal to impress for entertaining. They are nutritious, delicious, and ready to go in no time at all!
Packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, this blackened salmon bowl recipe is a winner for both tastebuds and busy schedules!
As a busy mom and teacher, I understand the constant struggle of trying to balance a hectic schedule while ensuring that my family enjoys healthy and delicious meals. With this easy grain bowl recipe, you can effortlessly provide your family with a nutritious, delicious meal–even on the busiest of days!
The combination of perfectly seasoned salmon, fluffy white rice, roasted vegetables, and a sweet and tangy dressing will leave everyone satisfied and energized.
why your family will love this blackened salmon bowls recipe
- Bursting with Flavor – The blackened seasoning on the salmon adds a delicious smoky and spicy flavor. It perfectly complements the sweetness of the honey mustard vinaigrette in this dish. Your tastebuds will be thanking you!
- Nutritious and Balanced Meal – These grain bowls are packed with nutritious ingredients! Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins, while the rice provides fiber and complex carbohydrates. Additionally, the fresh and roasted vegetables add vitamins, mineral, and antioxidants. This is a well-rounded and nourishing meal for your family.
- Quick and Easy to Prepare – With just a few simple steps, you can have a wholesome meal on the table in no time. You’ll need a sheet pan, skillet, and bowl for this recipe. That’s it and you’re digging into deliciousness.
- Customizable for Picky Eaters – One of the great things about these bowls is their versatility. If you have picky eaters in your family, you can easily customize each bowl to suit individual preferences. For example, you can omit certain vegetables or replace them with ones your family enjoys.
- Perfect for Meal Prep – These blackened salmon bowls are also ideal for meal prepping. You can cook a larger batch of salmon and prepare all the other ingredients ahead of time. Simply assemble the bowls when it’s time to eat, and you’ll have a nutritious and delicious meal ready in minutes.
ingredients
To make this easy and delicious blackened salmon grain bowls recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!
Here’s what we are working with:
blackened salmon
- salmon, cut into bite sized pieces
- olive oil
- maple syrup or honey
- smoked paprika
- dried thyme
- dried oregano
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt and pepper
for the bowls
- white or brown rice
- red onion
- zucchini
- mini sweet peppers
- cherry tomatoes
- arugula
honey mustard vinaigrette
- whole grain mustard
- honey
- apple cider vinegar
- olive oil
how to make blackened salmon bowls
Prepare the veggies: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the zucchini, peppers, and onion on the baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded. Drizzle over olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender and onions are slightly caramelized.
Prepare the salmon: Cut it into bite sized pieces and place in a medium sized bowl. Add olive oil, maple syrup or honey, and seasonings to the bowl. Stir well, making sure that the salmon is covered in spices.
Cook the salmon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned salmon bites to the skillet. Sear the salmon bites for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are blackened and cooked through. Remove skillet from heat and set aside to cool.
Make honey mustard vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and honey. Slowly add in the apple cider vinegar, stirring constantly. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange the bowls: Divide the blackened salmon bites, cooked rice, roasted veggies, arugula, and cherry tomatoes into 4 bowls. Drizzle over the honey mustard vinaigrette. Enjoy!
can I meal prep blackened salmon bowls?
YES! This simple grain bowl recipe makes one incredible and nutritionally balanced meal prep! Grain bowls are my favorite to meal prep! This blackened salmon recipe is easy, low carb, and loaded with nutrition and serious flavor. You will want to divide the bowl ingredients into 4 meal prep containers and get ready for one delicious week of prepped lunches!
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Easy Blackened Salmon Bowls (With The Best Honey Mustard Vinaigrette!)
- DFDairy-Free
- GFGluten-Free
- LCLow Carb
- SFSugar Free
Ingredients
for the blackened salmon
- 1 lb salmon, cut into bite sized cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
for the bowls
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 small red onion, cut into rings
- 1 large (or 2 small) zucchini, cut into thin rounds
- 1 cup (about 8) mini sweet peppers, any color
- olive oil, to drizzle over veggies
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup arugula
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
for the honey mustard vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and roast the veggies: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the zucchini, peppers, and onion on the baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded. Drizzle over olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender and onions are slightly caramelized.
- Prepare the salmon: Cut it into bite sized pieces and place in a medium sized bowl. Add olive oil, maple syrup or honey, and seasonings to the bowl. Stir well, making sure that the salmon is covered in spices.
- Cook the salmon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned salmon bites to the skillet. Sear the salmon bites for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are blackened and cooked through. Remove skillet from heat and set aside to cool.
- Make honey mustard vinaigrette (you can also choose store-bought): In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and honey. Slowly add in the apple cider vinegar, stirring constantly. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the bowls: Divide the blackened salmon bites, cooked rice, roasted veggies, arugula, and cherry tomatoes into 4 bowls. Drizzle over the honey mustard vinaigrette. Enjoy!
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