Bang Bang Salmon Bowls (Printer-friendly)
Roasted salmon, jasmine rice, crisp veggies, avocado and creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce for bright, quick bowls.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (approximately 5 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly 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 hot sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
→ Bowls
11 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1 ripe 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 Prepare:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until just opaque and easily flaked with a fork.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and well combined.
05 - Divide warm rice equally among four serving bowls. Arrange shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, avocado slices, and scallions around the rice.
06 - Top each bowl with a roasted salmon fillet and drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is the kind of vibrant bowl you might crave after one bite — it’s secretly easy but tastes restaurant-worthy.
- Building your bowl is a little creative moment for everyone at the table and always ends with a satisfied sigh.
02 -
- Once I tried using cold rice, and the bowl just wasn’t satisfying — serve it warm for best results.
- A little extra squeeze of lime right at the table wakes up every flavor, don’t skip it.
03 -
- Letting the salmon rest outside the oven for just two minutes keeps it extra juicy.
- Mix your Bang Bang sauce a few hours ahead — the flavors mellow and blend so much better.