Description
These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are juicy salmon cubes pan-seared until golden, then tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, on rice bowls, or in wraps, they’re fast, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 pound salmon fillet, skinless
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, season the salmon with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat each piece evenly.
3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add salmon bites in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
5. While salmon is cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl to make the bang bang sauce.
6. Transfer cooked salmon to a plate. Drizzle or toss with bang bang sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Dry salmon is key: Be sure to pat the salmon completely dry before seasoning—it’s the secret to crisp edges.
Don’t overcrowd the pan: Give each piece room so they sear, not steam. Cook in batches if needed.
Make sauce ahead: The bang bang sauce can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge for a quick finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: salmon bites, bang bang sauce, crispy salmon