Cajun Bang Bang Salmon Bowls

Ingredients  

• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 4 salmon fillets cut into cubes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil for searing
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp chopped chives

Bang Bang Sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp sriracha sauce less or more to taste
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions 

• Cook rice in salted water according the package directions.
• 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.
• Make the bang bang sauce by adding the ingredients to a bowl or jar. Whisk well to combine.
• Chop the chives.
• 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.
• Serve immediately over rice. Drizzle with prepared sauce and garnish with chives. Pair with a cucumber salad.