Caribbean Jerk Salmon Bowl

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Bring the bold, zesty, and tropical vibes of the Caribbean straight to your table with this flavor-packed salmon bowl. Perfectly seasoned salmon with jerk spices is pan-seared or grilled, served over fluffy coconut rice, and topped with fresh mango salsa. Bright veggies like avocado, cucumber, and cabbage add crunch and freshness, while lime ties everything together with a citrusy zing.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets (150–200g each)
  • 2–3 tbsp jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Coconut Rice

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, for light sweetness)

For the Mango Salsa

  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
  • Pinch of salt

Bowl Extras

  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Fresh lime wedges

Instructions

1. Marinate the Salmon

  • Mix jerk seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
  • Rub evenly over salmon fillets.
  • Let marinate for 20–30 minutes (up to 2 hours in the fridge for deeper flavor).

2. Cook the Coconut Rice

  • Rinse rice until the water runs clear.
  • In a saucepan, add rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

3. Prepare the Mango Salsa

  • Mix mango, red onion, bell pepper, tomato, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
  • Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

4. Cook the Salmon

  • Pan-Seared: Heat skillet on medium-high, cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Grilled: Preheat grill, cook 3–4 minutes per side for smoky flavor.

5. Assemble the Bowls

  • Add a scoop of coconut rice as the base.
  • Place salmon on top.
  • Add purple cabbage, avocado, cucumber, and mango salsa.
  • Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Tips & Variations

  • Swap salmon with shrimp 🍤 or chicken 🍗 for a twist.
  • Add grilled pineapple 🍍 for tropical sweetness.
  • Drizzle with a creamy lime yogurt sauce for cooling balance.

⏱ Prep time: 25 minutes
⏱ Cook time: 20 minutes
⏱ Total time: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4

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