Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Printable version)

Crispy salmon cubes with creamy sweet-spicy sauce ready in 20 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
04 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ For the Bang Bang Sauce

08 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon sriracha
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - ½ teaspoon lime juice

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cut the salmon into uniform 1-inch cubes.
02 - In a bowl, toss the salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon cubes for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and just cooked through.
04 - For extra crispiness, transfer the cooked salmon to a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth to make the bang bang sauce.
06 - Toss the warm salmon bites with the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that magical sweet spot between creamy and spicy that makes people instantly reach for seconds
  • Twenty minutes from start to finish means you can look like a culinary genius without actually trying that hard
  • These bites disappear faster than you can say please pass the platter
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your skillet when searing or the salmon will steam instead of getting that gorgeous golden crust
  • The sauce thickens as it sits so toss everything right before serving for the best coating
03 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry with paper towels before seasoning for the best sear
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly so take it out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking
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