These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are your new favorite appetizer or main dish—packed with bold seasoning, pan-seared to golden perfection, and drenched in a sweet, spicy, creamy sauce. It’s a flavor explosion that’s easy to make and even easier to devour. Whether served with rice, in tacos, or as finger food, these bites are bound to be a hit!
Why You’ll Love Bang Bang Salmon Bites
🎣 Protein-Packed & Flavorful: Salmon seasoned to perfection with a spicy kick.
🔥 Crispy Outside, Flaky Inside: Quick searing gives you restaurant-quality texture at home.
🥣 Iconic Sauce: Creamy, spicy, and sweet bang bang sauce ties it all together.
🌿 Garnish for Flair: Sesame seeds, green onions, and herbs bring the final touch.
🍽️ Versatile Serving: Serve over rice, in wraps, or on a salad!
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites
- 1½ pounds salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to your heat preference)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley or cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
How to Make Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
1️⃣ Season the Salmon
Pat salmon dry with paper towels for max crispiness.
Place in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
2️⃣ Whip Up the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
Adjust seasoning to your liking—more honey for sweet, more sriracha for heat.
3️⃣ Sear the Salmon
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high. Add a touch of olive oil.
Cook salmon in batches if needed, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
4️⃣ Sauce It Up
Option 1: Drizzle – Arrange salmon on a serving plate and drizzle sauce on top.
Option 2: Toss – Add salmon to a bowl, pour in sauce, and gently toss to coat.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Top with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, or green onions. Serve immediately for best texture.
Tips for Success
- Don’t crowd the pan: Gives the salmon room to crisp up.
- Adjust sauce to your taste: It’s all about balance—creamy, sweet, tangy, and spicy.
- Serve creatively: Over jasmine rice, in tacos, or with a crunchy slaw.
Nutrition Info (Estimated Per Serving)
- Calories: ~400
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 8g
Final Thoughts
These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites deliver everything: crunch, creaminess, heat, and major flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, party platters, or any time you need something seriously crave-worthy. Try it once—and good luck going back to boring salmon ever again!
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Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites 🔥
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are your new favorite appetizer or main dish—packed with bold seasoning, pan-seared to golden perfection, and drenched in a sweet, spicy, creamy sauce. Perfect with rice, in tacos, or on their own!
Ingredients
- For the Salmon Bites:
- 1½ pounds salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to your heat preference)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Optional Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Adjust to taste.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of olive oil. Cook salmon in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Choose your style: drizzle sauce over salmon or toss salmon in the sauce until coated.
- Garnish with parsley, green onions, or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the skillet for best crispiness. Customize the sauce to your preference—more sriracha for heat or more honey for sweetness. Serve over rice, in tacos, or with a slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: bang bang salmon, salmon bites, crispy salmon, sweet spicy salmon