Description
A flavorful and healthy meal prep recipe featuring crispy salmon bites with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce served over brown rice and fresh veggies. Perfect for busy weeks and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) skinless, boneless salmon fillets
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (about 370g)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (50g) or gluten-free panko
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (80ml), full-fat
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Rinse 1 cup of brown rice under cold water until clear. Cook with 2 cups water on low heat with lid on for 20-30 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Prepare the bang bang sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl. Adjust heat and sweetness to taste. Refrigerate to meld flavors.
- Prep the salmon: Cut salmon into 1-inch bite-sized chunks. Mix panko, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss salmon bites in the mixture, pressing lightly to coat.
- Cook the salmon bites: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon bites in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the veggies: Chop cucumbers, shred carrots, slice green onions, and steam edamame (3-4 minutes if frozen). Optionally sauté edamame with oil and salt.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide rice into bowls or containers. Arrange salmon bites on top, then add veggies in sections. Drizzle with bang bang sauce or serve on the side.
- Final touches: Garnish with extra sriracha or lime wedges. Let cool before sealing for meal prep.
Notes
Press coating firmly onto salmon bites for best crispiness. Use room temperature salmon for even cooking. Cook salmon in batches to avoid overcrowding. Store sauce separately for meal prep to prevent sogginess. Leftover rice can be chilled on a tray before assembling to prevent mushiness. Substitute panko with crushed cornflakes or tortilla chips if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
Keywords: salmon bites, bang bang sauce, meal prep, healthy recipe, crispy salmon, brown rice bowl, easy dinner, spicy sauce