Description
Bang Bang Salmon Bites elevate weeknight dinners with crispy, zesty Asian-inspired flavors. Succulent salmon pieces drizzled in spicy mayo create a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound salmon fillet (cut into bite-sized chunks)
Protein Marinade and Seasoning:
- 12 cup coconut aminos (or substitute with naturally brewed soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Uni-Eagle Sriracha
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (for frying)
Sauce and Garnish:
- 13 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo as an alternative)
- 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Uni-Eagle Sriracha
Bowl Components:
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 large broccoli head (florets steamed or roasted)
- 1 large avocado, sliced for garnish
- Asian Cucumber Salad (1 batch)
Instructions
- Create a tangy cucumber salad by combining cucumber slices with rice vinegar, salt, and sesame seeds. Allow the mixture to marinate while preparing other components, enhancing its flavor profile.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions, selecting brown or jasmine rice for optimal taste and texture.
- Craft the bang bang sauce by blending Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired, then refrigerate.
- Develop a marinade by mixing coconut aminos, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Sear salmon chunks in hot avocado oil at medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Pour marinade into the skillet, reducing heat to allow sauce to caramelize and coat the salmon.
- Simultaneously cook broccoli florets in a separate pan with water and avocado oil. Steam briefly, then uncover to achieve slight charring on edges.
- Compose the bowl by layering rice, cucumber salad, and broccoli. Crown with crispy salmon bites, drizzle generously with bang bang sauce, and garnish with avocado slices, chopped green onions, and additional sesame seeds.
Notes
- Marinate cucumber slices ahead of time to enhance their tangy, refreshing flavor and allow the vinegar and sesame seeds to fully infuse.
- Choose brown rice for added nutrition and nutty undertones, or opt for jasmine rice if you prefer a more delicate, aromatic base.
- Adjust bang bang sauce heat level by increasing or decreasing sriracha, making it perfect for those who love mild or spicy flavors.
- Control salmon’s crispiness by ensuring the skillet is hot before adding fish, creating a golden exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Customize the bowl with alternative protein options like tofu or chicken for vegetarian or different protein preferences.
- Prep ingredients in advance to streamline cooking process and reduce kitchen stress during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg