Description
Sizzling honey harissa salmon quinoa bowls deliver Mediterranean-inspired flavors that dance across palates with bold, zesty charm. Perfectly balanced ingredients merge into a quick, nutritious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 salmon filets (6 ounces each)
Starches:
- Cooked quinoa
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1/2 small head of green cabbage, shredded (or 1 bag of coleslaw mix)
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup mixed soft herbs (cilantro, dill, parsley, and/or basil)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon harissa (dry spice, not paste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Kosher salt, to taste
Oils and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Accompaniments:
- Plain yogurt
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant slaw by combining shredded cabbage, thinly sliced scallions, and a medley of fresh herbs in a spacious mixing vessel. Drizzle with citrusy lemon juice and fragrant olive oil, then season with a pinch of salt. Allow the mixture to marinate for a quarter-hour, enabling the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Meticulously pat the salmon filets dry using paper towels, then generously season with kosher salt. Create a luscious glaze by combining golden honey and olive oil, then sprinkle with aromatic harissa and earthy cumin. Massage the spice mixture thoroughly across both surfaces of the fish, ensuring an even, flavorful coating.
- Carefully line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and position the salmon filets skin-side down. Adjust the oven rack approximately 6 inches from the broiler element and activate the high-heat setting. Broil the fish for 6-8 minutes, vigilantly monitoring to prevent charring. The salmon is perfectly cooked when it effortlessly flakes under gentle pressure from a fork.
- Construct the quinoa bowls by nestling a generous portion of cooked quinoa at the base of each serving dish. Artfully layer the prepared slaw atop the grain, then crown with the expertly broiled salmon filet. Accompany the dish with a dollop of cool, creamy plain yogurt to balance the bold, spicy flavors.
Notes
- Customize the slaw by swapping cabbage with kale or mixed greens for added nutrition and varied texture.
- Choose wild-caught salmon to ensure higher omega-3 content and more sustainable seafood practices.
- Adjust harissa heat level by selecting mild or spicy versions based on personal spice tolerance.
- prepare slaw and salmon components ahead of time and store separately for quick assembly during busy weekdays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg