Salmon Grain Bowl
Chef Matthew
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Author:
Chef Matthew
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Hey there, it’s Chef Matthew! 🍋🔥 Fresh, colorful, and packed with goodness, this Salmon Grain Bowl is your ultimate feel-good meal. Think buttery salmon fillets seasoned to perfection, nestled over warm quinoa or farro, and topped with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a handful of greens 🥑🍅🥬. A bright lemony drizzle ties it all together for that clean, zesty finish. It’s nourishing, delicious, and ready in a flash! 🐟🍚💚
Ingredients
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2 ButcherBox® Salmon Fillets (about 6 oz each)
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1 tbsp ButcherBox Anything Seasoning
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1 cup cooked grains (quinoa, brown rice, or farro)
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1 cup baby spinach or arugula
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ avocado, sliced
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¼ cup cucumber, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice (plus wedges for serving)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
Mise en Place 🔪
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Cutting board & knife
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Mixing bowls
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Measuring spoons
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Small saucepan (for grains)
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Non-stick skillet or sheet pan
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Tongs or spatula
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Fork
Directions
Prep 🥒
Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub both sides with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with ButcherBox Anything Seasoning. Set it aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes
Slice the avocado and cucumber
Rinse and dry the spinach or arugula
Reheat your pre-cooked grains in a saucepan over low heat or microwave until warm. Stir in a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
How to Cook 🍳
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook for 2–3 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
Add warm grains to each bowl.
Top with spinach or arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado slices.
Place the salmon fillet on top.
Drizzle with lemon juice and finish with extra Anything Seasoning or pepper to taste.