Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 150–200g each)
- 2–3 tbsp jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
For the Coconut Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, for subtle sweetness)
For the Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro (coriander), chopped
- Pinch of salt
Bowl Extras
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon
In a bowl, mix jerk seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Rub this marinade all over the salmon fillets and let marinate for at least 20–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge for deeper flavor). - Cook the Coconut Rice
Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest covered for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. - Make the Mango Salsa
In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, bell pepper, tomato, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Mix gently and set aside for serving. - Cook the Salmon
Option 1 – Pan-Seared: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Option 2 – Grilled: Preheat grill and cook salmon for 3–4 minutes per side for smoky flavor. - Assemble the Bowls
Add a scoop of coconut rice as the base, top with jerk salmon, and add sides of purple cabbage, avocado, cucumber, and mango salsa. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Swap salmon with shrimp or chicken for variety.
- Add grilled pineapple for an extra tropical twist.
- Drizzle with creamy lime yogurt sauce for cooling balance.
- Perfect for meal prep — just store the components separately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled or Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg