Description
Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls are a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dish featuring tender, spicy salmon bites paired with crisp vegetables and a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this bowl offers a balanced meal of protein, healthy fats, and fiber, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a colorful presentation.
Ingredients
Salmon Bites
- Fresh salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Bang Bang Sauce
- Mayonnaise, 1/3 cup
- Honey, 1 tablespoon
- Chili paste or sriracha, 1 to 2 teaspoons (adjust to heat preference)
Base
- Steamed rice or quinoa, 2 cups cooked
Fresh Vegetables & Herbs
- Shredded cabbage, 1 cup
- Julienned carrots, 1/2 cup
- Sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup
- Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions, 2 tablespoons
Garnishes
- Toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Bites: Cut fresh salmon into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper. Pan-sear over medium-high heat until the outside is crisp and the inside is tender and flaky. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, and chili paste or sriracha until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness or heat according to your preference.
- Assemble the Base: Cook rice or quinoa following package instructions. Fluff and evenly distribute into serving bowls to create the hearty foundation.
- Add Fresh Veggies and Herbs: Top the bowls with shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro or green onions for a refreshing crunch and bright flavor.
- Plate the Salmon Bites and Drizzle Sauce: Arrange the crispy salmon bites over the vegetables and base. Generously drizzle with bang bang sauce and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon to enhance flavor and texture significantly.
- Do not overcook the salmon; cook just until opaque to keep it juicy and tender.
- Customize your crunch by varying the veggies and toppings based on seasonal availability.
- If the bang bang sauce is too thick, thin it with a little water or lime juice for easier drizzling.
- Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan to unlock their deeper nutty flavor before sprinkling on the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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