Bang Bang Salmon Bowls (Print View)
Roasted salmon over jasmine rice with crunchy veggies and creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (about 5.3 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry. Rub evenly with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Arrange seasoned salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
04 - While salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Divide warm cooked rice among four serving bowls. Arrange shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, avocado slices, and scallions alongside the rice.
06 - Place one roasted salmon fillet in each bowl. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce.
07 - Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can whip this up quickly, yet it tastes like a meal you'd savor at a trendy new spot.
- Each bite offers a perfect contrast of warm, cool, spicy, and creamy that makes it hard to stop eating.
02 -
- Don’t overbake the salmon—it goes from tender to dry before you know it.
- Mix the sauce well ahead if you want flavors to deepen and mellow.
03 -
- Nestle sliced avocado into the warm rice to keep it silky and prevent browning.
- Quick toasting sesame seeds in a dry pan makes a huge difference in aroma and crunch.