Bang Bang Salmon Bowls (Print Version)
Roasted salmon atop jasmine rice with cabbage, carrots, avocado and a creamy sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (approximately 5 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Bang Bang Sauce
06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
→ Bowls
11 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or sushi rice
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
15 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
18 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Pat each salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Coat with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Arrange seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until opaque and easily flaked with a fork.
04 - While salmon roasts, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Spoon cooked rice evenly into four serving bowls. Arrange shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced avocado, and scallions around each bowl.
06 - Place a roasted salmon fillet atop each bowl of rice and vegetables. Generously drizzle with the prepared Bang Bang sauce.
07 - Finish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in less time than takeout and tastes so much fresher.
- The Bang Bang sauce has secret addictive properties—I always end up making extra for leftovers.
02 -
- Once, I pulled my salmon too early and ended up with a sticky center—give it the full oven time for best results.
- I was hesitant to add lime at first but discovered it livens up every flavor in the bowl—don’t skip the squeeze.
03 -
- Let the cooked salmon rest for a few minutes before slicing so it stays moist all through.
- Toasting sesame seeds in a dry pan amplifies their flavor—totally worth the minute.