“Coastal Escape in a Bowl” sounds like a vibrant, fresh, seafood-inspired dish—think flavors of the sea with light, bright, coastal vibes 🌊🍋. Here’s a recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
Base
- 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
- 1 cup mixed greens or baby spinach
Seafood & Protein
- 200g cooked shrimp or chunks of cooked white fish (like cod or tilapia)
- Optional: smoked salmon or crab meat
Veggies & Add-ins
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp corn kernels or peas
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes
Toppings
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, dill)
- Sesame seeds or toasted almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Place rice/quinoa and greens in a large bowl.
- Add seafood & veggies: Layer shrimp or fish, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, and any other veggies.
- Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Drizzle over the bowl.
- Toss & serve: Gently mix, then sprinkle herbs and seeds on top.
Tips
- Swap seafood for grilled chicken or tofu for a non-seafood version
- Add a splash of soy sauce or a dollop of yogurt for extra flavor
- Make it “bowl-friendly” by keeping ingredients slightly separate for presentation
If you want, I can create an extra “tropical coastal” version with mango, pineapple, and coconut for a really vacation-y vibe 🌴🍍. Do you want me to do that?