Bang Bang Salmon Bowls (Printable)

Roasted salmon over jasmine rice with cabbage, avocado, scallions, and a creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce.

# What You'll 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 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

→ Bowl Assembly

11 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika evenly over each fillet.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
04 - While the salmon cooks, blend mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until fully combined.
05 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Arrange red cabbage, carrots, avocado slices, and scallions around the rice.
06 - Place a roasted salmon fillet atop each bowl. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce.
07 - Sprinkle bowls with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No one will guess how easy it is, especially with that addictive Bang Bang sauce that has everyone reaching for seconds.
  • Bowls are endlessly customizable, so you can sneak in all your favorite veggies and never get bored.
02 -
  • If you overbake the salmon even by a few minutes, it loses that silky flake and turns dry – start checking early.
  • The sauce must be tasted as you stir; subtle tweaks make it sing and nobody likes a bland Bang Bang.
03 -
  • Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after baking so it stays juicy in your bowl.
  • Double the Bang Bang sauce for spontaneous drizzling – it keeps in the fridge and livens up roasted veggies later.

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