Bang Bang Salmon Bites Recipe
These Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a flavor explosion! Tender salmon bites are coated in a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce that will leave you craving for more. Perfect for a party appetizer or a delicious main course.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Pescatarian
Salmon Bites:
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- Prepare the Salmon: Cut the skinless salmon fillets into 1-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Salmon: Choose your preferred method – skillet, oven, or air fryer.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Toss or Drizzle: Coat the cooked salmon bites with the bang bang sauce or drizzle the sauce over the top. Garnish with herbs or sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper and sriracha.
- Feel free to customize the sauce with your favorite seasonings or additional ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon Bites, Salmon Appetizer, Spicy Salmon Recipe, Seafood