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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
15 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
Cajun bang bang salmon bowls. Spicy, hearty, comforting and all the good things. These Cajun salmon bites are addictive! They’re coated in a spicy seasoning, seared and served bowl-style with a creamy chili sauce for a delicious crowd-pleasing dinner. So quick, yet a super tasty dinner you can make in less than 20 minutes.
—Anna Chwistek | Serving Dumplings
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Ingredients
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1 cup
uncooked white rice
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4
salmon fillets
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1 teaspoon
each: garlic powder, salt, black pepper
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3 teaspoons
Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon
vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon
unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons
chopped chives, for serving
- Bang Bang Sauce
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1/2 cup
mayonnaise
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1/4 cup
sweet chili sauce
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2 tablespoons
sriracha sauce, less or more to taste
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1 tablespoon
honey
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1 tablespoon
lime juice
Directions
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Cook rice in salted water according the package directions.
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In the meantime, pat the salmon fillets dry. Cut lengthwise in half, then into 1 inch/2.5 cm cubes. In a bowl, combine the salmon cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Toss well to coat the salmon evenly. Set aside.
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Make the bang bang sauce by adding the ingredients to a bowl or jar. Whisk well to combine.
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Chop the chives.
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Heat oil and butter over medium high in a nonstick skillet. Add salmon cubes and place in a single layer. Sear for 1 minute, turn and sear for 1 minute more.
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Serve immediately over rice. Drizzle with prepared sauce and garnish with chives. Pair with a cucumber salad. Enjoy!
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