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A delicious plate of Spicy Blackened Salmon Bowl with Avocado Cilantro Sauce 🔥

Spicy Blackened Salmon Bowl with Avocado Cilantro Sauce 🔥

A delicious and spicy salmon bowl topped with creamy avocado cilantro sauce – perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1 pound salmon fillet cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Bowl
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Avocado Cilantro Sauce
  • 1 avocado pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine salmon with olive oil, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Divide the avocado among bowls. Top with blackened salmon and cilantro. Drizzle generously with the Avocado Cilantro Sauce.

Notes

You can use any type of salmon you like for this recipe. For a spicier sauce, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Avocado Cilantro Sauce. Serve the bowls with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, quinoa, or a green salad.