Healthy and delicious BBQ salmon bowls featuring seared salmon with a flavorful pineapple salsa. This dish is filling and packed with fresh ingredients, making it a perfect meal option.
1: Remove the salmon from the package and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2: Remove the pin bones but leave the skin on. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
3: Heat an 11-inch non-stick skillet over medium/high heat.
4: Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil right before adding it to the pan.
5: Place the salmon in the pan meat side down and sear for 4-5 minutes before flipping.
6: If the salmon is getting too dark, reduce the heat.
7: After flipping the salmon, add BBQ sauce and spread it evenly over the fish.
8: Reduce heat to medium/low and allow the salmon to finish cooking (about 12-15 minutes total cooking time).
9: In a large mixing bowl, combine diced pineapple, diced red onion, diced cucumber, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeno, lime juice, and salt. Toss until well combined.
10: To assemble, add rice to the bottom of your bowl, flake the BBQ salmon on top, and add the pineapple salsa.
11: Top with any preferred toppings and serve warm.
