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A close-up of a Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowl filled with rice, salmon bites, avocado, edamame, and shredded vegetables.

Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls

This recipe for Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls is perfect for busy families looking for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful seafood meal. It combines tender salmon bites coated in a creamy bang bang sauce with a base of rice and fresh vegetables, making it a crowd-pleaser for both adults and children.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Mains & Entrees
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 804
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise use light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
For the Salmon
  • 1.5 pounds skinless salmon cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon paprika heaping
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder heaping
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • avocado oil spray or extra light olive oil spray
For the Salmon Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked sticky rice or white rice see notes
  • 1.5 cups steamed cauliflower rice see notes
  • 1 cup purple cabbage sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrot shredded
  • 1 cup edamame shelled
  • 2 small avocados sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped or leaves left whole
  • 1/2 cup yum yum sauce hibachi
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds for serving

Equipment

  • Philips Air Fryer XXL

Method
 

  1. Cook sticky rice and blend it with steamed cauliflower rice. This adds fiber and reduces calories.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce. Stir well.
  3. In a separate bowl, add the cubed salmon. Season with paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Preheat your air fryer or conventional oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Air Fry Method: Arrange salmon in an even layer, spray with oil, and air-fry for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through. Repeat with remaining salmon.
  6. Oven Method: Line a baking sheet, arrange salmon in an even layer, spray with oil, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Transfer cooked salmon to the bowl with the bang bang sauce. Gently toss to coat.
  8. Divide rice among 4 bowls. Add sliced cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and edamame. Top with sliced avocado and the bang bang salmon. Serve with cilantro, yum yum sauce, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 804kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 44gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1087mgPotassium: 1877mgFiber: 12gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3324IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the rice, you can use frozen microwavable cauliflower rice and pre-cooked sticky rice for convenience. Keep the rice covered while making the salmon to keep it warm.

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