This salmon grain bowl is perfect for summer – it’s fresh, light and made with seasonal ingredients picked up from the farmers market. Salmon is one of my favorite protein sources because it’s high in omega 3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties. Pair it with organic sprouted brown rice, tomato salad, creamy basil sauce and roasted broccoli for a balanced dinner.

Salmon grain bowl

Why You’ll Love It

  • This salmon grain bowl is the perfect weeknight meal.
  • It couldn’t be easier to make.
  • It’s made with seasonal produce.
  • The creamy basil sauce is to die for.
  • The dish is gluten and dairy free.
  • Done in under 30 minutes.
Salmon grain bowl
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Yield: 2 people

Blackened Salmon with Creamy Basil Sauce & Tomato Salad

Author: Kelsey Romano
This salmon dish is perfect for summer – it's fresh, light and made with seasonal ingredients picked up from the farmers market.
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Ingredients
 

  • ¾ lb wild caught salmon filet, cut into individual portions
  • 1 tbsp blackened seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups rice or grains, cooked

Basil Sauce

  • ¾ cup fresh basil, packed firmly
  • 1 small bunch fresh chives
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1-2 tbsp water, to thin sauce
  • ½ avocado, ripe
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • splash of lemon juice
  • salt, to taste

Tomato Salad

  • 1 ½ cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small Red onion, chopped
  • 1 Cucumber, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Minced parsley or chives
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425.
  • Prep the tomato salad. Add tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper to a bowl and toss until combined. Set aside.
  • Make the basil sauce. Add all sauce ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until mostly smooth. 
  • Prep the broccoli. Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt and pepper until fully coated. Spread on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Prep the salmon. Season the salmon with olive oil and blackening seasoning then place on a greased baking sheet or dish.
  • Bake the salmon. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 9-12 minutes, or until 135 degrees in the thickest part. 
  • Assemble the meal grain bowls. Plate the salmon over the rice, serve with broccoli, and spoon the sauce over the top. Season with salt and pepper.
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