This nutrient-dense Mediterranean bowl combines grilled salmon, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with a creamy lemon-tahini drizzle for a gut-friendly, high-protein meal that supports cortisol regulation and blood sugar stability.
Prep Time:10 minutesmins
Cook Time:15 minutesmins
Total Time:25 minutesmins
Equipment
grill or grill pan
sheet pan optional
aluminum foil or parchment paper (optional)
mixing bowl
measuring cups
measuring spoons
kitchen knife
cutting board
Ingredients
For the Bowl
2salmon fillets
1zucchinisliced into half-moons
1cupcherry tomatoeshalved
1/2red onionsliced
1tbspolive oil
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tspsmoked paprika
1/2tspsea salt
1/4tspblack pepper
cooked quinoa or riceoptional
Lemon-Tahini Drizzle:
2tbsptahini
1tbspolive oil
1tbsplemon juice
1tsphoney
1/4tspsea salt
2tbspwarm waterto thin
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Toss zucchini, tomatoes, and onion with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Grill salmon & veggies for 3-4 minutes per side until salmon flakes easily.
Whisk together tahini drizzle ingredients in a small bowl.
Assemble bowls with grilled salmon, veggies, and a drizzle of lemon-tahini sauce.
Alternate Cooking Method: Foil Packets
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Tear 2 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (or double layer standard foil).
Divide the sliced zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and a portion of the olive oil + seasoning mixture evenly among the foil sheets.
Place a salmon fillet on top of each veggie pile. Drizzle remaining olive oil and seasoning over the salmon.
Seal each foil packet by folding the sides together and crimping tightly to close.
Grill packets for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
Carefully open the foil (watch out for steam), plate with cooked quinoa or rice, and drizzle with the lemon-tahini sauce before serving.
Alternate Cooking Method: Sheet Pan
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
Spread zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and seasoning.
Roast vegetables for 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and place the salmon fillets directly on top of the partially roasted veggies. Season the salmon.
Return to the oven and bake everything together for 12–15 more minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily and vegetables are tender.
Serve with cooked quinoa or rice and drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini sauce.
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Notes
Nutritional Information per serving (My Fitness Pal):Calories: 663Fat: 37gCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 50g