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Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls

Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls for a Quick Flavor Explosion

Experience a flavor explosion with Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls, ready in under 30 minutes for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Bites
  • 1 lb Salmon skinless, bite-sized cubes, substitute with chicken or tofu if desired
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder can use fresh garlic for a more intense flavor
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika/cayenne for heat
  • ½ tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper white pepper can be used for a milder flavor
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or cooking spray for a lighter touch
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative
  • 2 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce use homemade if preferred
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 tsp Honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • ½ lime Lime Juice or lemon juice as an alternative
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice or cauliflower rice for lower-carb
  • 1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage or green cabbage/lettuce
  • 1 Avocado sliced, guacamole can be a fun switch
  • ½ cup Shredded Carrots optional mix-ins include bell peppers or radishes
  • 2 Green Onions sliced, chives are another option
  • Fresh Cilantro and Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  2. Toss salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until coated.
  3. Press each salmon cube into panko breadcrumbs until well-covered, then lightly spray with olive oil.
  4. Cook the salmon bites in the oven or air fryer for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice for the Bang Bang sauce.
  6. Assemble the bowls with a base of jasmine rice, then layer on cabbage, avocado, carrots, and salmon bites.
  7. Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the bowls and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to keep salmon bites crispy.

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