Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Crispy pan-seared salmon bites drizzled with a creamy sweet chili sriracha Bang Bang sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect served over rice with fresh toppings.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 434kcal
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 1 pound salmon fillets - skinless, cut into 1 to 1½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Add the salmon cubes to a large bowl. Sprinkle in the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until each piece is evenly coated (do not add the oil yet).
- Cook the salmon: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Let it heat until shimmering. Arrange half the salmon in a single layer. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning to brown multiple sides, until lightly crisped and cooked through. Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and sear the remaining salmon the same way.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the warm salmon bites. Serve with rice and top with sliced cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Salmon: Use center-cut fillets for more even cubes; you can also use steelhead trout the same way.
- Cornstarch helps create the light crust. Arrowroot starch can work similarly.
- For a tangier, lighter sauce, swap the mayo with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the heat by adding more or less sriracha.
- Pat the salmon dry before seasoning so the coating clings and browns well.
- Drizzle the sauce over the salmon right before serving to keep the crust crisp (or toss if you prefer fully coated bites).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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