Description
These Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls feature crispy salmon cubes tossed in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce, served over fluffy rice with crunchy veggies. This easy, vibrant dinner comes together in just 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (about 450g) fresh salmon fillets, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (avocado, regular, or light)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in a mixing bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle cornstarch over the salmon and toss until all pieces are lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar or lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as needed.
- Cook rice according to package directions if not already prepared. Fluff and set aside.
- Heat olive or avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon cubes in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sear for 2-3 minutes without moving, then gently flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove skillet from heat. Drizzle about half the bang bang sauce over the cooked salmon, tossing gently to coat. Reserve the rest for drizzling on the bowls.
- While salmon cooks, thinly slice cucumber, shred carrots, and slice red cabbage. Chop green onions and cilantro or parsley.
- Divide rice between 3-4 bowls. Arrange cooked salmon bites on top, followed by piles of veggies. Drizzle remaining bang bang sauce over everything. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free sweet chili sauce and tamari if adding soy sauce. Swap rice for cauliflower rice for low-carb. Sauce can be adjusted for spice or sweetness. Store components separately for meal prep. Salmon can be cooked in an air fryer for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/3 to 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
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