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Bang Bang Salmon Bites served in a colorful bowl with fresh ingredients

Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls

A bright, quick, and satisfying bowl featuring crispy seared salmon, creamy bang bang sauce, and fresh vegetables over steamed rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed Buy sashimi-grade if you plan to serve rare, otherwise standard fillets are fine.
  • 2 cups rice (white, jasmine, or brown) Choose based on your preference for texture and cooking time.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Use light mayo or plain Greek yogurt for a tangier, lower-fat option.
  • 2-3 tablespoons sriracha sauce Adjust for heat.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Or 1 teaspoon granulated sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Fresh is best.
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper For seasoning.
  • as needed tablespoons oil for frying Canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil are recommended.
Fresh Vegetables
  • 1 cucumber Sliced or diced.
  • 1 bell pepper Sliced or diced.
  • 1 avocado Sliced or diced.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice according to the package directions. Keep it warm while you prepare the other components.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey (or sugar), lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Taste and adjust the heat or sweetness to your liking.
  3. Cut the salmon fillets into bite-sized pieces. Pat each piece dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
  2. When the oil shimmers, place the salmon pieces in a single layer without crowding.
  3. Sear the salmon for 2-4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
  4. Remove from the pan once cooked through and transfer the salmon to the sauce bowl, gently tossing until coated.
Assembly
  1. Divide the cooked rice among bowls.
  2. Top with the sauced salmon and arrange cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado around the bowl.
  3. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Serve with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions for added flavor. Quick sides include pickled ginger, steamed edamame, or miso-style soup.

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