Grilled Salmon Bowl

Calories: 494

Protein: 35g

Carbs: 39g

Fat: 23g

Key Nutrients: Omega 3s, Fiber, Vitamin D

Ingredients:

• 120g (3.5 oz) fresh salmon fillet (206 calories, 23g protein)

• 1/2 cup brown rice (108 calories, 3g protein)

• 1 cup broccoli florets (55 calories, 5g protein)

• 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce (10 calories, 0g protein)

• 1 lemon

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1/2 tsp dried dill

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Cook brown rice according to package instructions (typically 2:1 water to rice ratio, simmer for 45 minutes).

2. Season salmon with minced garlic, dill, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

4. Place salmon skin-side up in the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes.

5. Flip salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.

6. Meanwhile, steam broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

7. Assemble the bowl: Place warm brown rice as the base, arrange steamed broccoli and grilled salmon on top.

8. Drizzle with soy sauce, a fresh squeeze of lemon, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.