Glazed Salmon with Plantains, Spinach & Avocado Bliss Bowl
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Glazed Salmon with Plantains, Spinach & Avocado Bliss Bowl. This vibrant dish combines the sweet richness of caramelized plantains, tender pan-seared salmon, and fresh sautéed spinach, topped with creamy avocado slices. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this bowl is both nutritious and bursting with flavor. With healthy fats from the avocado and protein from the salmon, it’s a balanced meal that brings a taste of the Caribbean right to your table. Enjoy it warm or as a refreshing cold meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet
- 1 ripe plantain
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste
- Avocado, sliced
Instructions
- For the salmon: Season fillet with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Flip and glaze with honey or maple syrup; cook until caramelized (8-10 minutes total).
- For the plantains: In another skillet, add olive oil and fry sliced plantains until golden brown on both sides (2-3 minutes each); drain on paper towels and sprinkle with sea salt.
- For the spinach: In the same pan used for plantains, sauté spinach (and garlic if desired) until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Assemble: On a plate, arrange salmon with fried plantains and sautéed spinach; top with sliced avocado and sprinkle chili flakes and sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 78mg