Easy Bang Bang Salmon Bowls
Delicious and simple Easy Bang Bang Salmon Bowls with tender salmon, creamy sauce, rice, and veggies.
Equipment
- large cast-iron skillet
Ingredients
Salmon and Vegetables
- 2 pounds salmon, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers, for serving
- 1 large carrot, finely grated, for serving
- jasmine rice, for serving
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sweet thai chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
Prepare the Salmon
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch chunks. Season all over with salt and pepper and the smoked paprika and garlic powder, making sure all sides are seasoned.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon pieces in a single layer (you may have to do this in a double batch so they all fit). Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until deeply golden brown. Flip each piece of salmon and cook on the other side until golden. At this point, the salmon should be done but you can check by cutting into a piece or two. Transfer the salmon to a large plate and repeat with the remaining salmon if needed.
- Cover the salmon all over with green onions, sprinkling a few more into the bang bang sauce.
- To assemble the bowls, spoon some rice on the bottom. Top with the cucumbers and carrots. Add the salmon. Drizzle the sauce all over the bowls. Serve!
Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce
- Whisk together the ingredients until creamy and smooth and combined. This stays great in the fridge for a few days.
Notes
Store leftover bang bang sauce in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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