Subscribe to get the latest from Everyday A, including the recipe for my Cajun Salmon Bowl with Sesame Ginger Salad!
Let’s put together a healthy weeknight meal in minutes!
Salmon is one of my favourite proteins to cook during the week because it is so quick and easy to make. My all time favourite way to prepare salmon is to drizzle it with good quality olive oil, cover it in a spicy cajun seasoning and bake until flaky and delicious!
Trust me, you are going to want to try the recipe for my Cajun Salmon Bowl with Sesame Ginger Salad! Perfectly spicy from the cajun seasoned salmon, complimented with a fresh and tangy sesame ginger salad, jasmine rice and fresh avocado. I especially love the crunch of the peanuts!
I know it looks like a lot of ingredients, but they are honestly all things that I always have on hand in both my fridge and pantry! This recipe quickly comes together in around 30 minutes and is a great healthy option to add to your weakly meal plan!
Ingrediets:
2 salmon fillets
2 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Olive oil
1 cup cooked jasmine rice
Sriracha mayo
1 avocado, sliced
2 cups romain lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup purple cabbage, shredded,
1 carrot, grated
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp seseme seeds
2 tbsp water
Method
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cook your rice according to the package instructions.
Add all of the sesame ginger salad dressing ingredients into a mason jar and shake until fully combined. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the cajun seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder. Set aside.
Line a baking sheet with foil and drizzle with olive oil. Place the salmon onto the baking sheet and drizzle with additional olive oil. This helps to keep the salmon super tender. Dust the cajun seasoning mixture over the salmon (you can use it all or only a little depending on your spice tolerance… I find half usually works best for 2 salmon fillets). Bake for 15-18 minutes or until your desired doneness.
To make the salad, toss the romaine, purple cabbage, grated carrot, diced cucumber, cilantro and peanuts in a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing right before serving.
To build the bowl, start with the cooked jasmine rice and drizzle with some sriracha mayo. Next add the cajun salmon, dressed sesame ginger salad and some fresh avocado slices.
Feel free to garnish with additional peanuts and fresh cilantro if you like.
Enjoy!!
I hope you enjoy this Cajun Salmon Bowl with Sesame Ginger Salad as a delicious meal during the week!
You may also want to check out these recipes:
Tasty Greek Chicken Souvlaki Wraps
Melty Burrata & Black Truffle Pizza
Crunchy Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
The Best Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
Make sure to tag me on instagram if you make any of my recipes 🙂
Your Girl,
A
