Easy Bang Bang Salmon Bowls: A Delicious Twist for Dinner
Easy Bang Bang Salmon Bowls are a flavorful and healthy dinner option that is quick to prepare.
Equipment
- large cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt
- 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
Cooking Instructions
- 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. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until deeply golden brown. Flip each piece of salmon and cook on the other side until golden. Transfer the salmon to a large plate.
- 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!
- Whisk together the ingredients of the bang bang sauce until creamy and smooth combined.
Notes
This recipe is great for weeknight dinners and can be customized with your choice of vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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