Description
These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are tender salmon cubes coated in a lightly crisp crust and tossed in a creamy sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavor, they make a delicious dinner, lunch, or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Cooked rice for serving (optional)
- Steamed vegetables for serving (optional)
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
- Extra sweet chili sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels and cut it into evenly sized cubes.
- Place the salmon cubes into a medium bowl.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper over the salmon and toss gently until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon cubes in a single layer without overcrowding the pan.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and lightly crispy, about 8 minutes total.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or spice if desired.
- Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a clean bowl.
- Drizzle half of the bang bang sauce over the salmon and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately with the remaining sauce on the side.
- Pair with rice, vegetables, salad, or lettuce cups if desired.
Notes
- Patting the salmon dry helps create a crispier texture.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet or the salmon may steam instead of crisp.
- Adjust the sriracha amount to control the spice level.
- Arrowroot powder can replace cornstarch for a gluten-free option.
- Air fry the salmon at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes for an alternative cooking method.
- The bang bang sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Serve with rice bowls, noodles, salads, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
