Enjoy a nutritious, restaurant-quality meal at home with these Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls. This dish features succulent, perfectly seared salmon chunks tossed in a savory glaze, served over a bed of fluffy brown rice with fresh, crunchy vegetables. The homemade bang bang sauce adds a signature sweet and spicy kick that ties all the vibrant components together. It is a healthy, protein-packed dinner that is easy to prepare and completely customizable to your favorite veggies.
1 lb salmon filet, chopped into bite-sized chunks
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1/2 cup coconut aminos
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sriracha (optional)
2 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
1/3 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
4 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
2 tsp sriracha (for sauce)
1 batch Asian Cucumber Salad
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 large head broccoli, steamed
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Prepare your Asian cucumber salad first by combining the ingredients in a small bowl; let it sit for at least 15 to 60 minutes to develop flavor. Cook your rice according to package directions and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayo), sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Refrigerate this bang bang sauce until you are ready to assemble your bowls.
In a separate small dish, combine the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, and toasted sesame oil. Stir well to ensure the flavors are fully incorporated.
Heat your avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add your cubed salmon and sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip the pieces, then pour in your prepared glaze. Cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the salmon thoroughly.
Divide the rice into two bowls. Top each with the cucumber salad, cooked broccoli, and fresh avocado slices. Place the glazed salmon bites on top and finish with a generous drizzle of the bang bang sauce.
Swap broccoli for snap peas or bok choy depending on preference. If using mayonnaise, choose a high-quality avocado oil-based version. Store leftover salmon separately from the rice for up to 2 days.