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Crispy panko-crusted salmon bites served over jasmine rice with purple cabbage, avocado, and carrots, drizzled with creamy bang bang sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro

Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls: The Ultimate Salmon Recipe for Busy Weeknights

  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowl combines crispy panko-crusted salmon bites with fresh vegetables and a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salmon recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family-style dining. A satisfying bowl packed with textures, flavors, and nutrition.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh salmon, skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Line baking tray with parchment if using oven.
  2. Toss salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Press each cube into panko breadcrumbs for coating. Spray lightly with olive oil.
  4. Bake 12-14 minutes (oven) or air fry 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and salmon reaches 145°F.
  5. Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth to make bang bang sauce.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice base, cabbage, avocado, carrots, and salmon bites. Drizzle sauce generously.
  7. Top with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For lower carb, serve over cauliflower rice. For gluten-free, substitute panko with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour. Adjust sriracha to control spice level. Perfect for meal prep — store components separately and assemble fresh bowls during the week.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking / Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: bang bang salmon, salmon bites recipe, salmon bowls, crispy salmon, weeknight salmon recipe

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