Bang Bang Salmon Bowls (Printable Version)

Roasted salmon, jasmine rice, crisp veggies and creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce combine into a bright, easy bowl for four.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (approximately 5.3 ounces 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 lime juice

→ Bowls

11 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1 medium avocado, sliced
15 - 2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
04 - Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
05 - Divide warm rice between four serving bowls. Arrange shredded red cabbage, carrots, sliced avocado, and scallions along the bowl’s edges.
06 - Place a salmon fillet on each bowl. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This sauce is like a flavor magnet for everyone at the table, with just enough zing to wake up your taste buds.
  • Everything comes together so quickly that you'll wonder how something this fresh can be that easy.
02 -
  • When I once tried skipping the parchment, the salmon stuck stubbornly and cleanup was a headache—never again.
  • Letting the roasted salmon rest for 2 minutes keeps it even juicier and makes serving so much easier.
03 -
  • Don’t overbake the salmon; pull it the moment it flakes easily for that silky bite.
  • Toss sliced cabbage and carrots with a squeeze of lime—makes the veggies pop and taste even fresher.

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