{"id":"bac482f9-0c5a-4e4e-93df-f4eb2552225d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bac482f9-0c5a-4e4e-93df-f4eb2552225d","source_url":"https://dishingouthealth.com/mediterranean-salmon-bulgur-bowls/","title":"Mediterranean Salmon Bulgur Bowls","description":"Lemony caramelized salmon atop a zippy, veggie-studded bulgur salad brimming with fiber-rich whole grains and protein.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://dishingouthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/salmonbarley1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb salmon (sliced into 4 fillets)","item":"salmon","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"sliced into 4 fillets"},{"text":"Juice of 1 lemon","item":"Juice of 1 lemon"},{"text":"2 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar","item":"balsamic vinegar","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2 tsp smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp oregano","item":"oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp sea salt and black pepper","item":"sea salt and black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"**Bulgur**","item":"**Bulgur**"},{"text":"1 cup bulgur","item":"bulgur","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups vegetable broth","item":"vegetable broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 red bell pepper (diced)","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 medium-sized zucchini (diced)","item":"medium-sized zucchini","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)","item":"fresh chopped parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more for garnish"},{"text":"1/4 cup feta cheese","item":"feta cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Optional topping: 2% fat plain Greek yogurt (arugula, lemon wedges)","item":"Optional topping: 2% fat plain Greek yogurt","preparation":"arugula, lemon wedges"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"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."},{"number":2,"text":"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."},{"number":3,"text":"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."},{"number":4,"text":"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."},{"number":5,"text":"To serve, spoon bulgur mixture into a bowl or plate. Top with 1 salmon fillet and optional add-ins (arugula, fresh parsley, lemon, etc.)"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:02.899312+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:02.899312+00:00"}