Healthy Thai Salmon Bowls

Name: Healthy Thai Salmon Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ¾ pound salmon fillet (cut into four pieces); 14 ounces shiritaki noodles ((2 packages)); 1 head romaine lettuce; 1 bunch cilantro (chopped); 1 carrot (julienned); 2 cucumbers (julienned); 1 medium bell pepper (julienned); ¼ cup peanuts (chopped); lime, jalapeños, fresh mint for garnish; For the Marinade:; 3 tablespoons liquid aminos (or soy sauce); 2 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce; 3 tablespoons avocado oil; 1½ teaspoons Monk fruit; 5 cloves garlic (minced); 1 inch fresh ginger root (minced); For The Noodle Sauce:; 3 tablespoons lemon juice (or juice from 1 small lemon); 1-2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce; 1 clove garlic (minced); 3 tablespoons Monk fruit; ¾ cup water

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Light, nutritious and simple to make, these delicious Healthy Thai Salmon Bowls are sugar free, gluten free and low carb. These incredible salmon bowls will be ready in 30 minutes!

These healthy salmon bowls are so light, colorful and loaded with vitamins and minerals. The best part is they are so simple to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes on a busy weeknight.

The flavors in this bowl are so delicious and all blend perfectly together. I've made these several times with all different types of noodles (regular pasta, gluten free pasta and even zucchini noodles) and this was always a hit.

This is one of hose meals where it looks super fancy but in reality it's very simple to prepare. It'll be our secret.

If you are looking for some other healthy simple meals, you ill love my Healthy Shrimp Scampi, Zucchini Ravioli, Eggplant Parmesan and definitely my Thai Chicken Curry Soup!

Why You Should Make These Thai Salmon Bowls

Although these salmon bowls look fancy, they will be ready in 30 minutes. Easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.

If you are watching your carbs or cutting back on gluten, this is the recipe for you. You can also make this bowl with regular noodles if you aren't wathing your sugar, carbs or gluten.

I know many of us are trying to add more protein to their daily meals and each bowl contains 25 grams of protein. Salmon is also very heart healthy and loaded with the good fats.

Recipe Ingredients

Salmon Fillet - I always buy wild caught, Pacific salmon. It's a little more expensive than farm raised salmon, but it has less calories and fat. Wild salmon means that it is harvested directly from oceans, rivers or lakes where farm raised salmon are harvested in small little pens. In my opinion, wild salmon tastes much better too.
Shirataki Noodles - Noodles made from glucomannan, which is a soluble fiber that absorbs a lot of water. These shiritaki noodles are low in calories, carbohydrates and fats and are extremely versatile.
Cilantro - One of my favorite herbs. I understand this is one of those things that people either love or hate, so if you don't like it you can leave it out, or substitute with parsley.
Carrots - Before you tell me that carrots aren't keto...Carrots are loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and while they might have more carbohydrates than other vegetables, all is fine in moderation. Plus they are so bright and colorful!
Peanuts - These are technically legumes and not nuts, peanuts add so much flavor to these yummy bowls.
Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce - I use liquid coconut aminos instead of soy sauce because I avoid soy since it is a hormone disruptor. I love the coconut liquid aminos and they don't taste like coconut at all.
Chili Garlic Sauce - Basically this is a blend of chiles and garlic and adds tons of flavor. You can buy it in a grocery store or easily make your own using this recipe from Keto DietApp.
Avocado Oil - I love avocado oil for its high smoke point and mild, light taste.
Monk fruit - I used the granular form of Monk Fruit for this recipe. The brand I use all the time is this one.
Garlic - My absolute favorite herb ever. I use it in just about every savory dish.
Ginger - I love ginger for its light taste and it's anti-inflammatory properties.
Lemon juice - Always use fresh lemon juice when you can for the best flavor!
Fish sauce - Known for its rich and savory taste in Thai dishes, fish sauce is basically fermented fish.

How To Make These Healthy Thai Salmon Bowls

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade. Peel the skin from the ginger and roughly chop it along with the garlic.

Ingredients for marinade in mixing bowl.

Put the salmon in the marinade, making sure the sauce covers it. Then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.

Wash and chop vegetables. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, garlic, Monk fruit, and water. Start with one Tablespoon fish sauce and adjust as needed to desired taste.

Prepared salmon on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet.

After salmon is finished marinating, pour marinade on top, cover with foil and bake the salmon for 12 minutes.

Prepare shirataki noodles according to the package. Once the salmon is done baking, remove the top layer of foil and then stick back in the oven to broil for 3-5 minutes.

Begin assembling your shirataki noodle bowls. Add the noodles, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, cilantro, and salmon. Serve with chopped peanuts, jalapenos, and fresh mint leaves.

Recipe Tips and FAQ's

Can I use another type of noodle if I don't have shirataki noodles?

Yes of course. You can use regular pasta noodles if you don't follow a low carb diet, gluten free noodles or even zucchini noodles.

Can I make these Thai salmon bowls with chicken instead of salmon?

Absolutely. You can substitute salmon with grilled chicken easily and it will still be delicious.

I didn't think carrots were allowed on a keto/low carb diet?

My answer to this question which I hear all the time is that moderation is important. Carrots are a vegetable that is packed with so many amazing vitamins and antioxidants, if you consume a small amount every so often it's more than fine.

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