Description
Experience the delightful crunch of Bang Bang Salmon Bites, a dish that effortlessly combines crispy textures with a creamy, sweet-spicy sauce. Perfect for any occasion, these bites are quick to prepare and packed with flavor. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish that will impress both seafood enthusiasts and skeptics alike. The unique combination of tender salmon cubes and zesty bang bang sauce makes for a versatile meal that’s equally great in tacos, on salads, or as a standalone snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes and toss with olive oil and seasonings.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook salmon for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F and bake salmon on a lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes.
- For air frying: Preheat air fryer to 375°F and cook salmon for 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the bang bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
- Toss cooked salmon bites in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg