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Bang Bang Salmon Bowls

Bang Bang Salmon Bowls
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Bang Bang Salmon Bowls are a vibrant and wholesome meal featuring tender, perfectly cooked wild-caught salmon, creamy and spicy Bang Bang sauce, and fresh, crunchy vegetables layered over a bed of rice or quinoa. This dish balances bold flavors with nutritious ingredients, providing a quick, customizable, and satisfying bowl that is perfect for meal prep or a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 fresh skin-on wild-caught salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)

Grain Base

  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa

Vegetables

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots, shredded
  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2–3 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Optional Extras

  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Pickled ginger, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook salmon for about 4 minutes per side, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and set aside to rest.
  2. Cook the Grain: While the salmon is cooking, prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm until serving.
  3. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice. Adjust the spice and sweetness to your preference for a creamy, spicy sauce.
  4. Prep the Vegetables: Thinly slice cucumbers and radishes, shred carrots, chop cilantro and green onions. These fresh veggies provide a crisp, cooling contrast to the spicy sauce.
  5. Assemble the Bowl: Place cooked grains at the bottom of bowls. Top with a portion of salmon, then arrange the fresh vegetables around it. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, avocado slices, and pickled ginger if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to prevent wilting fresh vegetables during assembly.
  • Do not overcook the salmon to keep it tender and juicy.
  • Prepare the Bang Bang sauce in advance to deepen flavors and speed up meal prep.
  • Mix fresh and pickled vegetables for interesting flavor and texture contrasts.
  • Serve the bowls immediately for optimal freshness, though leftovers keep well refrigerated.

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