Bang Bang Salmon Bowls (Printable version)
Roasted salmon over jasmine rice with cabbage, avocado, scallions and a creamy sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (approximately 5.3 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Bang Bang Sauce
06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
→ Bowls
11 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 2 to 3 scallions, sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
18 - Lime wedges for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Arrange the seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until opaque and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
04 - While salmon is roasting, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
05 - Divide the warm cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced avocado, and sliced scallions around the rice.
06 - Place a roasted salmon fillet on top of each bowl. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce.
07 - Sprinkle each bowl with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The Bang Bang sauce transforms everyday salmon into something crave-worthy and unforgettable.
- It’s endlessly customizable for anyone craving a little color or crunch in their dinner routine.
02 -
- Neglecting to dry the salmon can leave it mushy instead of perfectly flaky.
- The sauce gets even better if you let it sit for 10 minutes—worth the brief wait.
03 -
- Chilling the sauce intensifies its flavors—whip it up ahead if you can.
- Toss the sesame seeds in a hot dry pan for a minute before sprinkling for unbeatable crunch.