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Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls

Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight

Enjoy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls, a quick weeknight dinner featuring juicy salmon, vibrant veggies, and a zesty sauce, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Bites
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon skinless, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper for seasoning
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs use gluten-free for a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or a cooking spray
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or lemon juice
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced
  • 1 cup Carrots grated
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Gather your baking sheet lined with parchment paper or air fryer basket.
  2. In a mixing bowl, season fresh salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Coat each seasoned salmon piece in panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly, then arrange on a baking sheet or air fryer basket and spray with olive oil.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust time if using an air fryer.
  5. While salmon bakes, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
  6. Assemble bowls starting with jasmine rice, then layer with purple cabbage, avocado, carrots, and salmon bites. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and top with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Tips for making crispy salmon and customizing your bowls are included in the article.

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