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Mediterranean Salmon Bulgur Bowls

Lemony caramelized salmon atop a zippy, veggie-studded bulgur salad brimming with fiber-rich whole grains and protein.

Original recipe: dishingouthealth.com

Yield:
4 servings
Prep:
30 min
Cook:
20 min
Total:
50 min
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Mediterranean Salmon Bulgur Bowls

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb salmon (sliced into 4 fillets)
  2. Juice of 1 lemon
  3. 2 tbsp olive oil
  4. 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  5. 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  6. 2 tsp smoked paprika
  7. 1 tsp oregano
  8. 1/4 tsp sea salt and black pepper
  9. **Bulgur**
  10. 1 cup bulgur
  11. 2 cups vegetable broth
  12. 2 tsp olive oil
  13. 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  14. 1 medium-sized zucchini (diced)
  15. 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  16. 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
  17. 1/4 cup feta cheese
  18. Optional topping: 2% fat plain Greek yogurt (arugula, lemon wedges)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, balsamic, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir with a whisk. Add salmon fillets and marinate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
  2. In the meantime, in a small saucepan, combine bulgur and broth. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until tender. Drain off excess liquid.
  3. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and bell pepper; cook 5-6 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and a dash of salt and pepper; cook 1 more minute. Stir in parsley and feta; remove from heat.
  4. While the vegetables cook, heat a grill-pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin down; cook 4-5 minutes and top with residual marinade from the bowl. Flip; cook 2-3 more minutes, or until medium-rare.
  5. To serve, spoon bulgur mixture into a bowl or plate. Top with 1 salmon fillet and optional add-ins (arugula, fresh parsley, lemon, etc.)