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Bang Bang Salmon Bowls

Flavorful Bang Bang Salmon Bowls You’ll Crave Every Night

Delicious Bang Bang Salmon Bowls with crispy salmon and fresh veggies, drizzled with a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon Fresh, responsibly sourced; can substitute with shrimp or chicken.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For crisping; other oils can be used but avoid strong flavors.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor; sea salt is preferable.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground is preferable.
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Base for sauce; Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Adjust amount based on taste.
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust to taste; can swap with preferred hot sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Honey Maple syrup is a great vegan substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar Can be replaced with apple cider vinegar.
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Base of the bowls; substitute with cauliflower rice for low-carb.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 cup Cucumber
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 390°F (195°C).
  2. Cube the salmon into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. For the oven, spread salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. For air fryer, cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  4. While the salmon is cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Divide cooked rice among four bowls, top each with crispy salmon cubes and fresh vegetables.
  6. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and garnish with extra toppings like lime wedges or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These bowls are great for meal prep and can be customized with different proteins and vegetables.

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