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Flavorful Crispy Salmon Bowls Topped with Creamy Bang Bang Sauce

A quick and easy meal featuring crispy salmon atop jasmine rice and fresh veggies, drizzled with creamy bang bang sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets (wild-caught if possible)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or your favorite grain)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets for something green
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thinly for added color
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for searing
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise the smooth operator
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust based on your spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon honey to balance the zing
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar for a little tang

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Consider adding paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté broccoli and red bell pepper for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In the same pan, add more oil if needed and sear the salmon fillets skin side down for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Adjust spice by adding more mayo or honey if necessary.
Assembly
  1. Begin with a scoop of rice, topped with the sautéed vegetables and crispy salmon.
  2. Drizzle generously with bang bang sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Serving
  1. Enjoy your meal, and feel free to take a photo as it's Instagram-worthy!

Notes

Quinoa can be substituted for rice. Leftover salmon can be used in salads or sandwiches. For added creaminess, consider including avocado or mango slices.