Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls Recipe
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls are a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring pan-seared salmon chunks glazed with a tangy coconut aminos-based sauce, served over brown rice with fresh Asian cucumber salad, sautéed broccoli, and ripe avocado. Topped with a creamy bang bang sauce made from Greek yogurt and sweet chili, these bowls offer a perfect balance of crispy textures and bold, spicy-sweet flavors, creating a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 4 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 2 tsp sriracha
Salmon and Marinade
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (for cooking)
- 1 lb salmon filet (chopped into bite-sized chunks)
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
Vegetables and Sides
- 1 Batch Asian Cucumber Salad (ingredients not specified in recipe)
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 large head broccoli (chopped into florets)
- 1 large ripe avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Asian Cucumber Salad: Combine all salad ingredients in a small bowl and allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes to develop flavors, ideally for one hour if time permits.
- Cook the Brown Rice: Follow package instructions to cook the brown rice. For two servings, use one cup of dry rice yielding about three cups cooked.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the Broccoli: Choose to steam, sauté, or roast the broccoli. For sautéing, heat 1 teaspoon avocado oil and 1/4 cup water in a nonstick skillet, then cook broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Prepare Salmon Marinade: In a small bowl, stir together coconut aminos, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, and toasted sesame oil until fully combined.
- Cut Salmon: Place salmon on a cutting board and cut into bite-sized cubes. Leave skin on for crispiness or remove if preferred.
- Heat Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling hot.
- Cook Salmon: Place salmon chunks skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until skin is golden-brown. Flip the chunks and continue cooking another 1-2 minutes.
- Glaze Salmon: Pour the prepared marinade into the skillet. Let it boil gently, reducing heat if necessary to control evaporation. Continue cooking and flipping salmon every few minutes until fully glazed and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes more.
- Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, or ensure the center is light pink without raw areas.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked brown rice into large bowls. Top with Asian cucumber salad, sautéed broccoli, sliced avocado, and divide the glazed salmon bites evenly among bowls.
- Add Final Touches: Drizzle each bowl with prepared bang bang sauce. Optionally add extra coconut aminos or teriyaki sauce, and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve bowls immediately to enjoy this flavorful, nutritious meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the cucumber salad to marinate for at least one hour.
- You can substitute coconut aminos with soy sauce mixed with pure maple syrup if unavailable.
- Use avocado oil or another high smoke point oil for cooking the salmon to prevent burning.
- Salmon skin adds a crispy texture and additional flavor but can be removed if preferred.
- Adjust the spiciness of the bang bang sauce and marinade by varying the amount of sriracha.
- Check salmon for doneness carefully to avoid undercooking.
- Leftover bang bang sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe can easily be scaled for multiple servings by adjusting rice and salmon quantities accordingly.
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