Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls
A flavorful and well-balanced meal with crispy salmon bites, tangy pickled cucumbers, rice, veggies, and a creamy bang bang sauce. Packed with protein, omega-3s, fiber, and bold flavor!
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Servings: 2
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Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 2 tsp sriracha
Salmon Bites
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
- 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized chunks
- ½ cup coconut aminos (or see note for substitutions)
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
For the Bowls
- 1 batch Asian cucumber salad
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
1. Make Cucumber Salad
Prepare the cucumber salad first and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or ideally 1 hour) for the best flavor.2. Cook the Rice
Prepare brown rice according to package directions. For 2 servings, 1 cup of dry rice typically yields about 3 cups cooked.3. Prepare Bang Bang Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt/mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Refrigerate until ready to use.4. Cook the Broccoli
Steam, sauté, or roast the broccoli. To sauté: add 1 tsp avocado oil and ¼ cup water to a skillet, then cook until tender.Cook the Salmon
- Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, stir together coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, and sesame oil. - Prep the Salmon:
Cut salmon into bite-sized chunks. Remove skin if preferred. - Sear the Salmon:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place salmon (skin-side down if applicable) and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes. - Glaze the Salmon:
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Let it bubble and thicken while continuing to flip the salmon gently until cooked through and fully glazed (about 4–5 minutes total).
Tip: Salmon is done at 145°F or when it’s opaque and flakes easily.
Assemble the Bowls
- Add rice to each bowl.
- Top with cucumber salad, broccoli, avocado, and salmon bites.
- Drizzle generously with bang bang sauce.
- Optional: Add extra coconut aminos, teriyaki sauce, chopped green onions, or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Sub for Coconut Aminos: Use ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce + 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Love saucy bowls? Drizzle on more bang bang sauce or teriyaki!
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 5 days.