Mexican Spiced Salmon and Quinoa Bowl
A vibrant, high-protein bowl featuring spiced roasted salmon, fluffy quinoa, and avocado over mixed greens with fresh lime.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Venessa + Lila
Venessa created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A better-fueled day
Make regular eating and hydration easier
Use this meal as an easy anchor for regular food and a glass of water—two simple things that can get lost on a busy day.
Notice: timing + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Pre-cook quinoa in advance during meal prep to assemble this bowl in under 10 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a skillet over medium heat (350°F…
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Heat a skillet over medium heat (350°F…
Heat a skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) and lightly coat with olive oil.
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Rub salmon fillet evenly with ground cumin
Rub salmon fillet evenly with ground cumin, chili powder, and sea salt.
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Place salmon skin-side down in the hot…
Place salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and opaque.
Look for: the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and opaque
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Assemble cooked quinoa
In a serving bowl, assemble cooked quinoa, mixed greens, and sliced avocado.
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Top with the cooked salmon and garnish…
Top with the cooked salmon and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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