Description
These Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a delightful combination of crispy, Cajun-seasoned salmon served with a creamy and spicy Bang Bang sauce. This Asian-inspired dish is perfect as an appetizer or main course, featuring tender salmon bites coated in a flavorful blend of seasonings and baked to perfection. The tangy and sweet Bang Bang sauce adds a delicious kick to every bite, making this a dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Salmon Bites
- 1½ pounds skinless salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning
Bang Bang Sauce
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Serving & Garnish
- cooked rice Jasmine or Basmati
- sliced green onions
- red chili pepper like a Fresno chili, thinly sliced
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Salmon Bites: Pat dry salmon fillet, cut into cubes, coat with olive oil, cornstarch, and Cajun seasoning. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake Salmon: Bake for 10-12 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Coat Salmon: Toss cooked salmon bites with Bang Bang sauce.
- Serve: Serve salmon over rice, garnished with green onions, chili slices, sesame seeds, and extra sauce.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
- Freeze cooked salmon for up to 1 month.
- Prepare Bang Bang sauce ahead and reheat salmon in the air fryer or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American, Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 623 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 642mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 37g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 111mg
