Name: High-Protein Salmon Power Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 520 g salmon fillet (skinless, cut into chunks); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp chili flakes; 1 tsp chili-lime seasoning; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 15 ml avocado oil; salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste); 720 g rice (cooked white, brown, or quinoa); 200 g lettuce (chopped); 180 g cucumber (diced); 1 piece jalapeno (sliced); 1 piece avocado (sliced); 60 g mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt); 15 ml lime juice; 10 ml rice vinegar; 25 g sriracha; salt (pinch); black pepper (pinch)

High-Protein Salmon Power Bowl

This high-protein salmon power bowl combines spiced salmon, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy sriracha-lime sauce in one balanced meal. It is designed for easy batch prep while staying fresh and bright when assembled.

Why This Recipe Works

Salmon cooks quickly and holds flavor well from mustard and chili seasoning. The bowl base keeps textures varied with warm rice, crisp cucumber, and soft avocado.

A short sauce made with mayo or yogurt adds heat and acidity, which balances richer salmon.

How To Make It Smoothly

Prep sauce and vegetables before cooking salmon so you can assemble immediately while fish is warm. Avoid over-stirring salmon in the pan so pieces stay intact.

For meal prep, cool salmon before lidding containers to keep vegetables crisp.

Storage and Variations

Store components in separate containers for up to 3 days. Reheat rice and salmon, then add cold vegetables and sauce.

Protein swaps: chicken breast or tofu. Vegetable swaps: spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, green beans, broccoli, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Serving & Goal Fit

One serving is one-quarter of the full recipe (one bowl).

Training day: add 50 g cooked rice or one piece of fruit.

Rest day: reduce carbs slightly by using 50 g less cooked rice per bowl.

Protein swaps: chicken breast or tofu can replace salmon.

Vegetable swaps: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Bowl Assembly Tips

For the best contrast, keep the salmon warm and the crunchy vegetables cool. A final squeeze of lemon or a spoon of yogurt-based dressing can make the bowl feel fresher without changing the overall macro balance too much.