Description
These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, featuring tender salmon bites glazed in a tangy sauce, served with aromatic rice, fresh Asian cucumber salad, and sautéed broccoli, topped with creamy avocado slices.
Ingredients
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Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 2 tsp sriracha
For the Salmon Bites:
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil for cooking
- 1 lb salmon filet chopped into bite-sized chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos *
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
For the Bowls:
- 1 Batch Asian Cucumber Salad
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 large head broccoli chopped into florets
- 1 large ripe avocado sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber salad: Combine all cucumber salad ingredients in a bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes to marinate.
- Cook the rice: Follow package instructions to cook the rice. Estimate 20-30 minutes for this step.
- Prepare the bang bang sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until needed.
- Prepare the Salmon: Mix coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, and sesame oil. Cut salmon into chunks and cook in a skillet with the prepared sauce.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide rice, cucumber salad, broccoli, avocado, and salmon among bowls. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and additional sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute coconut aminos with 1/4 cup liquid aminos or low-sodium soy sauce + 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Adjust the sauce levels based on preference for sauciness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: Approximately 600 calories
- Sugar: Moderate
- Sodium: Varies based on ingredients
- Fat: Healthy fats from salmon and avocado
- Saturated Fat: Minimal
- Unsaturated Fat: From avocado and sesame oil
- Trans Fat: None
- Carbohydrates: Mainly from rice and vegetables
- Fiber: Good source from whole ingredients
- Protein: High from salmon
- Cholesterol: Varies based on salmon used
