Description
Crispy bang bang salmon bites pair beautifully with pickled cucumbers, steamed rice, broccoli, and avocado! These magical bowls give you everything you need in a complete meal: protein, omega 3 fats, fiber, complex carbs, micronutrients and deliciousness!
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 4 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 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)
- 1 Batch Asian Cucumber Salad
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 large head broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber Salad: Prepare the cucumber salad by adding all of the ingredients to a small bowl and allowing it to sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook Rice: Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: Stir together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl until well-combined and refrigerate.
- Prepare Broccoli: Steam, saute, or roast the broccoli according to your preference.
- Mix Salmon Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha and sesame oil.
- Prep Salmon: Cut the raw salmon filet into bite-sized cubes.
- Heat Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear Salmon: Place the salmon chunks on the hot skillet skin side down and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip Salmon: Use tongs to flip the salmon and cook another minute or two.
- Add Sauce: Pour the salmon sauce mixture into the skillet.
- Glaze Salmon: Continue cooking and flipping the salmon until fully glazed and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Assemble Bowls: Add the cooked rice to two large bowls.
- Add Vegetables: Add the cucumber salad, sauteed broccoli, and sliced avocado to the bowls.
- Final Touch: Divide the cooked crispy salmon bites between each bowl and drizzle with bang bang sauce.
Notes
You can replace coconut aminos with 1/4 cup of liquid aminos or low-sodium soy sauce + 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup or brown sugar. Store any leftovers in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 976 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1881 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 88 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 61 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg