Warm Maple-Lime Salmon Bowl with Black Rice, Seared Zucchini, and Avocado Dill Cream
An original, balanced lunch bowl featuring maple-lime glazed salmon, aromatic black rice, seared zucchini, and a smooth avocado dill yogurt cream. It offers contrasting textures, bright citrus freshness, and a lightly caramelized finish.
Ingredients
- 4 filetes / 560 g 560 g skinless salmon fillets (cut en porciones individuales)
- 220 g 220 g black rice (enjuagado)
- 600 ml 600 ml water (for cocer the arroz)
- 2 medianos / 360 g 360 g zucchini (en medias lunas gruesas)
- 1 grande / 200 g 200 g ripe avocado (boneless ni piel)
- 160 g 160 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
- 12 g 12 g fresh dill (chopped, divided)
- 2 unidades 2 units lime (zest and juice, divided)
- 45 ml 45 ml maple syrup (for the glaseado)
- 45 ml 45 ml olive oil (divided)
- 2 dientes / 8 g 8 g garlic (1 grated and 1 chopped fino)
- 4 g 4 g sweet paprika (for the salmón)
- 2 g 2 g ground cumin (for the calabacín)
- 8 g 8 g salt (or to taste, divided)
- 2 g 2 g black pepper (freshly ground, divided)
- 40 g 40 g pumpkin seeds (lightly tostadas)
- 80 g 80 g red onion (en pluma fina)
- 15 ml 15 ml rice vinegar (for suavizar the onion)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Place the black rice in a saucepan with 600 ml (2 1/2 cups) water and 2 g salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 28 to 30 minutes until tender. Turn off the heat, let rest for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork.
- 2
2. While the rice cooks, mix the maple syrup, zest of 1 lime, 30 ml (2 tbsp) lime juice, 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, 1 grated garlic clove, sweet paprika, 2 g salt, and 1 g black pepper in a bowl.
- 3
3. Pat the salmon fillets dry and coat them with the maple-lime mixture. Let them rest for 10 minutes so they absorb the flavor.
- 4
4. In another bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, avocado, half of the dill, 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice, 1 g salt, and 1 finely chopped garlic clove. Blend or mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- 5
5. Toss the red onion with the rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Massage lightly with your fingers and let it sit while you finish the rest of the recipe.
- 6
6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil and sauté the zucchini with the cumin, 2 g salt, and 1 g black pepper for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden on the outside and tender inside. Remove and set aside.
- 7
7. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Place the salmon on a lightly oiled baking tray or parchment-lined pan and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, brushing once with the tray juices, until just cooked and glossy.
- 8
8. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes if they are not already toasted, stirring so they do not burn.
- 9
9. To serve, divide the black rice among 4 bowls. Add the seared zucchini, one salmon fillet to each portion, spoonfuls of avocado dill cream, pickled red onion, and toasted pumpkin seeds.
- 10
10. Finish with the remaining dill, a little extra lime zest or juice to taste, and serve immediately.
Chef tips
If you prefer a crispier finish on the salmon, you can place it under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely. The avocado cream is best made just before serving to keep its color fresh.
Substitutions
You can substitute black rice with brown rice if you adjust the cooking time accordingly. Dill can be replaced with fresh parsley for a milder profile. If you do not have rice vinegar, use extra lime juice for the onion.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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