Blackened Salmon Citrus Bowls

These blackened salmon bowls are quick and easy but loaded with flavor! With citrusy roasted salmon and a bright black bean salad served over warm brown rice with avocado, it makes for a delicious nutrient packed meal! Serve these blackened salmon bowls for dinner, lunch or incorporate it into your weekly meal prep.

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In the cold, gray winter months I always like to incorporate a little color into my recipes, and what better way to do that than with all this beautiful winter citrus!

Until recently, I pretty much only thought of citrus as a snack or ingredient for desserts, but this winter, I’ve been playing around with different flavor combinations and trying to incorporate it into more savory dishes. I must say, it’s been pretty game changing. I’ll often just quarter an orange and throw it on my salad or grain bowl for an extra burst of flavor. Not only is citrus delicious, It’s aso good for you too! Loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C which we certainly need these days to keep out immune systems going strong.

How to make Blackened Salmon Citrus Bowls

The salmon itself is pretty simple, just a quick rub with freshly squeezed orange juice, zest, and a little brown sugar to help bring out the sweetness from the orange. Instead of pulling out another pan and dealing with the mess of pan frying, the salmon is baked in the oven for about 20 minutes or so. If you want to achieve that truly “blackened” look, pop it under the broiler for the last few minutes of cooking. It crisps up pretty fast, so watch it closely!

While the salmon bakes, its time to move on to the black bean salad. These black beans are again, super simple—no cooking required. Instead, they’re topped with a quick dressing made from, you guessed it—More citrus! Similar to marinated beans, these are even better the next day, so they can be made in advance or incorporated into your meal prep for the week.