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Crispy Salmon Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce

A quick and delicious dinner solution featuring crispy salmon, jasmine rice, and a creamy bang bang sauce, customizable to suit even the pickiest eaters.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 590

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 2 fillets 2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the rice base
  • 1 cup 1 cup jasmine rice (or any rice you prefer!)
  • 2 cups 2 cups water or broth
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
For the bang bang sauce
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tablespoons 2-3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons 1-2 teaspoons sriracha Adjust according to your spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon lime juice
For the toppings
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Sliced avocado
  • Shredded carrots
  • Green onions, chopped If you want a bit of flair!
  • Sesame seeds For that perfect finishing touch

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the jasmine rice with water (or broth) and a splash of soy sauce, if using. Bring it to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fluffy. Fluff it up with a fork once done!
Preparing the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Give it a quick whisk until everything is nicely combined. Taste and adjust as needed.
Cooking the Salmon
  1. While the rice is cooking, season your salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness) until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked through.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Start with a generous scoop of rice as your base, top with the crispy salmon, and then layer on the cucumber, avocado, shredded carrots, and green onions. Drizzle the bang bang sauce all over to enhance the flavor, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for the finishing touch!

Notes

Feel free to switch protein types or sauté your veggies for different textures. You can also make the rice and sauce ahead of time for an easier dinner prep.