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Mexican-Spiced Salmon Bowls

Mexican-Spiced Salmon Bowls

with Jewelled Rice and Red Sauce
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Calories
790 kcal
Protein
37g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Salmon
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Crustaceans
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

250 g

Salmon Fillets, skin-on

(Contains: Salmon)

1 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites)

8 g

Enchilada Spice Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May contain traces of: Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Vegetable Broth Concentrate

(May contain traces of: Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

1 unit(s)

Green Bell Pepper

113 g

Corn Kernels

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

1 unit(s)

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

7 g

Cilantro

1 unit(s)

Lime

2 tbsp

Tomato Sauce Base

(May contain traces of: Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

½ tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

¼ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

Calories790 kcal
Fat30 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate96 g
Sugar13 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol105 mg
Sodium800 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium1400 mg
Calcium150 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Strainer
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Zester
Small Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Large Bowl
Whisk

Cooking Steps

Cook rice
1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
  • To a medium pot, add 1 cup (2 cups) water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high.
  • Using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • To the boiling water, add rice and corn, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 12-15 min, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. 
  • Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Prep
2
  • Meanwhile, core, then cut peppers into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Roughly chop cilantro.
  • Zest lime, then cut into wedges.
  • To a small bowl, add sour cream and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and half the Enchilada Spice Blend.
Cook veggies and salmon
3
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then peppers. Cook for 3-5 min, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender-crisp. 
  • Season with salt and pepper. Transfer veggies to a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
  • Reheat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then salmon. Pan-fry for 3-5 min per side, until golden and cooked through.** Transfer to a plate and break salmon up into large flakes/pieces, removing and discarding skin.
Make red sauce
4
  • To the same pan, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. 
  • Add tomato sauce base, flour and remaining Enchilada Spice Blend. Cook, whisking constantly, until fragrant, 1 min.
  • Add broth concentrate and 1/2 cup (1 cup) water. Bring to a boil over medium-high. 
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly. Add cooked salmon.
Finish and serve
5
  • Fluff rice with a fork.
  • To the large bowl with the veggies, Season with salt, then stir to combine.
  • Divide rice between bowls.
  • Top with salmon and red sauce.
  • Dollop lime crema over top.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and squeeze over a lime wedge, if desired.
Modularity Step (under step 2)
6

If you've opted to get salmon, pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and half the Enchilada Spice Blend. Once veggies are cooked, reheat pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then salmon. Pan-fry for 3-5 min per side, until golden and cooked through.** Transfer to a plate and break salmon up into large flakes/pieces, removing and discarding skin. When red sauce is ready, add salmon.