🐟🥭🥥 Light, spicy, and totally tropical—this Salmon Bites Bowl with Coconut Rice & Mango Salad is...

🐟🥭🥥 Light, spicy, and totally tropical—this Salmon Bites Bowl with Coconut Rice & Mango Salad is the fresh, flavor-packed meal you’ll want on repeat! Crispy salmon cubes seasoned with smoky spices, served over creamy coconut rice and paired with a sweet mango-cucumber salad. It’s a vibrant, feel-good bowl of sunshine! 🌴✨

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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2 | ~520 cal per serving)

🔥 Salmon Bites
• 2 salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp chipotle chili powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder

🥥 Coconut Rice
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 cup coconut milk (canned, full-fat)
• 1 cup water
• ½ tsp salt

🥭 Mango Cucumber Salad
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• ½ cup cucumber, diced
• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or mint 🌿
• Pinch of salt & chili flakes (optional)

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🔪 Instructions

1. Cook the Coconut Rice
• Rinse the rice until water runs clear.
• In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 mins.
• Let rest 5 mins, then fluff with a fork.

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2. Cook the Salmon Bites
• Toss salmon cubes with olive oil and all spices.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear salmon for 2–3 minutes per side until crisped and cooked through. Set aside.

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3. Mix the Mango Cucumber Salad
• In a bowl, combine mango, cucumber, lime juice, herbs, salt, and chili flakes.
• Chill while prepping the rest of the bowl.

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4. Assemble Your Bowl
• Add a scoop of coconut rice to each bowl.
• Top with salmon bites and mango cucumber salad.
• Optional: Drizzle with chili-lime mayo or sriracha for a spicy finish 🌶️

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✨ Fresh, balanced, and bold—this bowl brings the perfect bite every time.