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BBQ Salmon Bowls with Mango Salsa

BBQ Salmon Bowls with Mango Salsa

BBQ Salmon Bowls with Mango Salsa are the ultimate summer dinner—smoky, slightly sweet salmon paired with fresh mango salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • grill
  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

For the Dry-Rubbed Salmon

  • 4 fillets salmon 4–6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • BBQ sauce for drizzling

For the Mango Salsa

  • 1 ripe mango diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ red onion finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeño minced
  • 1 lime Juice of
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • salt pinch

For the Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • shredded cabbage or baby greens Optional
  • lime wedges extra salsa, and/or BBQ drizzle for serving

Instructions
 

Let's Make It

  • Make the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in honey or brown sugar to form a paste.
  • Season the Salmon: Pat salmon dry. Rub with olive oil, then coat evenly with the dry rub.
  • Cook the Salmon: Oven: Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, or until flaky.
  • Grill: Grill over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side.
  • Air Fryer: Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
  • Make the Mango Salsa: Mix mango, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a bowl.
  • Assemble the Bowls: Add rice and avocado to each bowl. Top with salmon and mango salsa. Drizzle with BBQ sauce or a squeeze of lime and serve with greens or cabbage if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 36gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword BBQ Salmon Bowls, Healthy Dinner, Mango Salsa, Quick Meals, Summer Recipe, weeknight meal
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