Bang Bang Salmon Bowl (Printable)

Flavor-packed bowl with baked salmon, crisp vegetable salsa, and spicy creamy sauce over jasmine rice.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5.3 oz each), skinless
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

→ Rice

06 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Cucumber-Edamame Salsa

07 - 1 cup shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
08 - 1 large cucumber, diced
09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
12 - 1 tsp sesame oil
13 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes, optional

→ Bang Bang Sauce

14 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
15 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
16 - 1 tbsp sriracha
17 - 1 tbsp lime juice
18 - 1 tsp honey, optional

→ Garnishes

19 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
20 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
21 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky when tested with a fork.
04 - If not already prepared, cook jasmine or sushi rice according to package directions.
05 - In a mixing bowl, combine edamame, diced cucumber, green onions, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Toss thoroughly to combine.
06 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth and fully incorporated.
07 - Divide cooked rice equally among four bowls. Top each with cucumber-edamame salsa, then place one salmon fillet on top. Drizzle generously with bang bang sauce.
08 - Sprinkle each bowl with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The bang bang sauce is ridiculously good and makes you wonder why you've never made it before.
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, but tastes like you actually tried.
  • You can prep the salsa and sauce ahead, then just bake the salmon when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the salmon dry or it'll steam instead of bake, and you'll lose that slight crust that makes it interesting.
  • The bang bang sauce thickens as it sits, so mix it fresh if possible or thin it with a splash of water before serving.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cooked rice from the grocery store if you're in a genuine time crunch—nobody needs to know, and it tastes delicious.
  • Double the bang bang sauce recipe and keep it in a jar for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or even popcorn.
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