Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls
These salmon bites bowls feature crispy salmon cubes with a flavorful bang bang sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites
- 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or spray for crisping
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to spice level
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
- ½ lime juice
For the Bowls
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat salmon pieces with panko breadcrumbs and place them on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or spray lightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
- While salmon bakes, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and lime juice in a bowl to make the bang bang sauce.
- Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with salmon bites, shredded cabbage, avocado, carrots, and green onions.
- Drizzle with bang bang sauce and garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a lighter option, use cauliflower rice instead of jasmine rice. Adjust the sriracha to your preferred spice level.