Description
Savory Bang Bang Salmon Bowls with Refreshing Cucumber Salsa are a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These vibrant bowls feature tender, flaky salmon drizzled with a creamy bang bang sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice and topped with a refreshing cucumber salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is both visually stunning and packed with nutrition. Experience the joy of a wholesome meal that is easy to prepare yet rich in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
- Place salmon on the baking sheet and drizzle half the sauce over it. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork once done.
- For the cucumber salsa, combine diced cucumber with lime juice and salt in a bowl.
- To serve, place rice in bowls, top with salmon, drizzle remaining sauce over it, and add cucumber salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added crunch, mix diced avocado or red onion into your cucumber salsa. You can prepare the bang bang sauce in advance; it keeps well in an airtight container for up to one week.