Description
Indulge in a delightful Bang Bang Salmon Bowl that combines tender salmon with fluffy jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, spicy sauce. This vibrant dish not only pleases the palate but also brightens up your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and offers endless customization options!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups of water in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a non-stick pan over medium heat, cook skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until crispy; flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until opaque.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha to create the bang bang sauce. Adjust spice level to preference.
- Fluff cooked rice and divide into bowls. Top with flaked salmon, arrange sliced bell peppers and cucumbers around the fish, then drizzle with bang bang sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the salmon for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. Feel free to substitute salmon with shrimp or tofu and adjust the spice level of your sauce as needed.