Description
Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls are the ultimate weeknight winner—crispy salmon cubes tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce, served over a vibrant, colorful rice bowl loaded with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh salmon, skinless & cut into cubes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking spray for crisping)
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp honey (optional)
Juice of ½ lime
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 & sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. Season salmon with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Coat each cube in panko breadcrumbs.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
4. Cook salmon cubes 2–3 mins per side until golden. Optionally air fry at 400°F for 8–10 mins.
5. Mix mayo, chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice for the sauce.
6. Layer rice into bowls and top with cabbage, carrots, avocado, and cooked salmon.
7. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
You can swap salmon for tofu or chicken.
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Refrigerate leftover sauce for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg