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Fresh Mediterranean Salmon Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

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A quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired salmon bowl featuring pan-seared salmon, fresh veggies, fluffy couscous or quinoa, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each), skin on or off depending on preference
  • Olive oil (extra virgin preferred for the best flavor)
  • Lemon juice (freshly squeezed for brightness)
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika
  • Dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooked couscous or quinoa (1 cup / 185g cooked)
  • Cucumber, diced
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced (optional)
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley and dill, chopped
  • Greek yogurt (about ¾ cup / 180g)
  • Cucumber, finely grated and drained (for tzatziki)
  • Fresh garlic, minced (one clove)
  • Lemon juice (1 tablespoon for tzatziki)
  • Fresh dill, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Olive oil (1 teaspoon for tzatziki)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Grate half a cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, olive oil, and salt. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
  2. Cook the Grain: Prepare 1 cup of couscous or quinoa according to package directions. For couscous, pour boiling water or broth over it, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside. Quinoa takes about 15 minutes to cook.
  3. Season and Sear the Salmon: Pat salmon dry. Rub with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crisp. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily but remains moist.
  4. Prep the Fresh Veggies: Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, chop parsley and dill, and slice olives if using.
  5. Assemble the Bowl: Start with couscous or quinoa base, layer fresh veggies and herbs, place cooked salmon on top, spoon creamy tzatziki over everything, and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and optional drizzle of olive oil or flaky sea salt.

Notes

Squeeze out cucumber moisture thoroughly to avoid watery tzatziki. Keep salmon skin-side down longer to lock in moisture. Let cooked salmon rest a few minutes before serving. For gluten-free, swap couscous with quinoa or cauliflower rice. Fresh garlic is key for tzatziki flavor. Chill tzatziki for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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