Bang Bang Salmon Bowls (Printable)
Roasted salmon on jasmine rice with cabbage, avocado and a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (approximately 5 ounces 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
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
→ Vegetables and Bowl Components
11 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
15 - 2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
18 - Lime wedges, for serving
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Arrange the seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until opaque and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
05 - Divide warm cooked rice among four serving bowls. Arrange shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, avocado slices, and sliced scallions attractively around the edges.
06 - Place a roasted salmon fillet atop each assembled bowl. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce.
07 - Sprinkle bowls with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- This sauce is the kind of thing you’ll want to put on literally everything—no judgment if you double the batch.
- The bowls come together so fast, but the mix of roasted salmon and fresh crunches makes dinner feel genuinely special.
02 -
- Don’t overbake the salmon—it goes from juicy to dry in a heartbeat, so watch for just-opaque and flaky.
- Mix the sauce in advance if you can; letting it sit gives the flavors time to mingle and deepen.
03 -
- Let the salmon rest a minute or two after baking so it stays moist when you break it into flakes.
- Toss cabbage and carrots lightly with a little lime juice for extra crunch and zing.