Description
Sweet, spicy and creamy Bang Bang Salmon Bowls made with broiled salmon bites, fluffy jasmine rice, a crunchy cucumber edamame salad and homemade bang bang sauce. An easy weeknight salmon dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Bang Bang Salmon Bowls:
- 1lb skinless salmon, cut into 1” cubes
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- Salt to taste
- Sliced green onions for serving (optional)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Cucumber Edamame Salad:
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into half moons
- ½ cup edamame
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp honey
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
For the Bang Bang Salmon Bowls:
- Marinate the salmon. Add the cubed salmon to a medium bowl with the sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Toss until evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes while you cook the rice.
- Cook the rice. Add the rice to a small pot and cover with water. Using your hand, gently swirl the rice in a circular motion, then drain the cloudy water. Repeat 2–3 times, or until the water runs mostly clear. Drain well, then add 1¼ cups fresh water and a pinch of salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, still covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Make the cucumber edamame salad. While the rice cooks, add the cucumbers, edamame, cilantro, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt to a medium bowl. Toss until well combined, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Set aside.
- Cook the salmon. Preheat the broiler to high and position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heating element. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the salmon in a single layer, leaving a little space between each piece. Broil for 6–8 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and lightly charred around the edges. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F for 6–8 minutes.
- Make the bang bang sauce. While the salmon cooks, add the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, and lemon juice to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Taste and add more sriracha for additional heat, if desired.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the jasmine rice between bowls and top with the cucumber edamame salad and salmon. Drizzle generously with the bang bang sauce and finish with sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Asian