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Bang Bang Salmon Bowls

January 6, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

These Bang Bang Salmon bowls are the perfect quick dinner or meal prep for the week! Salmon is perfectly crispy when made in the air fryer and the sauce is the perfect creamy topping.


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Ingredients
  • 2 cups white rice cooked
  • 1 pound salmon fillets skin removed and cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 cup shelled edamame cooked
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions.
  3. Remove skin from salmon filet and cut into 1 inch cubes and place in a bowl. In the bowl toss the salmon in the olive oil.
  4. To the salmon, add the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt and toss until salmon is evenly coated.
  5. Preheat your air fryer if necessary. Add salmon to the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry on 400 Degrees F for 10 minutes or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 Degrees F.
  6. While the salmon is cooking, make the bang bang sauce. In a small bowl combine the greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
  7. Warm up the edamame according to package directions.
  8. Once rice, salmon, and edamame are all cooked, divide evenly among 4 bowls. Top each serving with 1/4th of the bang bang sauce and Β½ teaspoon of sesame seeds.
Recipe Notes

Bang Bang Salmon Bowls

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 4 oz salmon + 1/2 cup rice + toppings (297g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	390					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	10	g			13	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	55	mg			18	%	
Sodium	470	mg			20	%	
Total Carbohydrate	40	g			15	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	8	g					
Added Sugars	5	g			10	%	
Protein	33	g					

Vitamin D	12	mcg			60	%	
Calcium	71	mg			6	%	
Iron	3	mg			15	%	
Potassium	698	mg			15	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, protein, salmon, Seafood

Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

February 3, 2023 by odessa.keenan

These Spicy Salmon Cups are just enough heat to complement the deliciously seasoned salmon. Score major points making at home, and double up when you pack for lunch the next day.

Make healthier substitutions when it comes to your sushi rolls – see our recommendations here.


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Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups
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6 2 cup servings
Ingredients
Cups
  • 1 pound fresh salmon skin removed and cubed
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 nori sheets (seaweed wraps)
  • 1 1/2 cups white sticky sushi rice cooked
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
Toppings
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1/2 English cucumber diced
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash hands and clean the prep area.
  2. Remove skin from salmon and cut into cubed bitesize pieces. Place salmon in a large bowl adding olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and zest. Mix well.
  3. Cut nori seaweed sheets into 4 equal squares, and set aside.
  4. Using a measuring spoon, place 2 Tablespoons of rice in the middle of a nori square.
  5. Gently push down rice and nori sheet into an individual cup of a nonstick muffin pan. (tip: Use a little olive oil on your fingers to evenly press down sticky rice. The edges for the nori sheet will stand up along the edge.)
  6. Evenly distribute the salmon mixture into the 12 muffin pan cups.
  7. Insert the pan into the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
  9. Top with avocado, cucumber, jalapenos, and spicy sauce.
  10. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, and reheat in the oven for 10 minutes in a 400 degrees preheated oven.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: salmon, Seafood, sushi

Honey Sriracha Edamame

January 9, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Can you handle the heat? With a little sweet and a lot of spice, these Honey Sriracha Edamame are sure to pack a punch!


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2 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups edamame in pods
  • 1 teaspoon garlic mashed
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce Low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds divided
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. Cook edamame according to packaging.
  3. In a medium bowl add garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, red pepper flakes, honey, and ΒΌ tsp of sesame seeds and mix until well combined.
  4. Add cooked edamame pods to the bowl and mix until evenly coated.
  5. Serve hot, top with remaining sesame seeds, and enjoy!
  6. Note: To eat the edamame, put the pod in your mouth, slide out the edamame beans with your teeth, and discard of the pods.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, edamame, snack, snacking, Snacks

Chicken, Broccoli and Sesame Stir Fry

January 6, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful recipe for dinner? This Chicken, Broccoli, and Sesame Stir fry is as simple as it is delicious! This stir fry can be pulled together and on the table in 30 minutes. Try this recipe out on your next busy evening!


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Chicken, Broccoli and Sesame Stir Fry
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Sriracha Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root paste
  • 5 cups broccoli florets fresh
  • 1 ablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash and clean your hands and preparation area. Rinse any fresh vegetables under cool running water before chopping.
  2. Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breast in the pan for about 5-7 minutes or until pink can no longer be seen.
  3. While chicken is cooking, combine water, corn starch, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl and whisk together until well combined.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the broccoli florets to the pan and combine the chicken and broccoli. Add in the sauce mixture then cover and cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove the lid and continue to cook until sauce has thickened and chicken has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165Β°F. Top with sesame seeds and serve over brown rice.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, brocolli, Chicken, main, main dish, protein, rice, sesame

Crab Cakes with Sorghum

April 1, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a light meal or something to start off with? These whole grain and homemade, light, and fresh crab cakes have a sweet and spicy dip that will keep you looking for more. Our salt-free crab cakes are packed with delicious lump crab, avocado, and sorghum grain.


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Ingredients
Crab Cakes
  • 8 ounces lump crab
  • 1 large egg white
  • 3/4 cup sorghum grain cooked
  • 1 medium avocado mashed
  • 2 green onions diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt free lemon pepper
Topping
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Light
  • 1 Tablespoon Sorghum Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
Servings: crab cakes
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  1. Combine all crab cake ingredients in a large bowl, mixing in seasoning.
  2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Use a ΒΌ cup measuring cup to scoop out the crab cake mixture. Place in heated pan and flatten.
  4. Cook on each side till cooked thoroughly and browned about 4 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix all topping ingredients together. Top each crab cake with about 1 tablespoon for an added spicy flavor.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: crab, crab cakes, main dish, Seafood, sorghum

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