Description
These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a delightful combination of tender salmon pieces coated in a flavorful seasoning, crisped to perfection, and then tossed in a creamy and spicy Bang Bang sauce. They make for a delicious appetizer or main dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon Bites:
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust for preferred heat level)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Salmon – Pat dry salmon fillets, remove skin, cut into cubes. Season with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Step 2: Make the Bang Bang Sauce – Combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Adjust for taste.
- Step 3: Cook the Salmon – Sear seasoned salmon pieces in a hot skillet until crispy.
- Step 4: Coat in Bang Bang Sauce – Drizzle or toss salmon bites in prepared Bang Bang sauce.
- Step 5: Garnish and Serve – Garnish with parsley, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites, Salmon Recipe, Bang Bang Sauce, Appetizer, Seafood Dish
