spicy salmon power bowl on quinoa

with broccoli and avocado

Wow I'm usually super suspicious of Instagram recipes but this one is a total winner! The punch of the spicy sauce is perfectly paired with the freshness of the avocado.

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 40

Serves 2

ingredients

for the spicy sauce

  • 2 tbsp sriracha

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 tsp crushed garlic

  • 1 tsp crushed ginger

  • 2 tbsp lime juice

  • ½ sesame oil

for the bowl

  • a small head of broccoli

  • 100-150g tricolour quinoa (cook with ½ tbsp vegetable bullion

  • 150-200g salmon per bowl or 300g firm tofu or other protein of choice

  • sprinkle of sesame seeds on top

steps

  1. Put the quinoa on to boil according to the packet instructions with the ½ tbsp of bullion or stock cube

  2. Mix the sauce marinade ingredients together and set aside

  3. Pan fry the salmon (start with the skin facing down) until the internal temp has reached 145°F

  4. Turn down the heat and add the spicy sauce. At this point I like to take a spoon and flake the salmon in big chunks off of the skin so that I can mix the salmon into the thickened sauce

  5. Lightly fry off the broccoli until bright green, with a pinch of salt

  6. Assemble quinoa first, then salmon and broccoli. Then slice up an avocado and place on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and you're done!

If you're going the tofu route at step 3 - break the tofu into small chunks with your hands; toss in the cornstarch and fry in olive oil for a few minutes, turning every now and then until the edges are golden. Add sauce, cover well and turn down the heat, move chunks around the pan until sauce is thick and glossy. Take off the heat. Continue with broccoli then assembly.


Recipe from/inspired by: IG sophsplantkitchen