Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Delicious salmon bites coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, drizzled with a spicy and sweet Bang Bang sauce, served with rice and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Electric Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless, cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or spray for crisping)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or your air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a medium bowl, toss the salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Dip each seasoned salmon cube into panko breadcrumbs until they are thoroughly coated and crispy.
- Place the salmon bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes or air-fry for about 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Adjust the heat based on your spice preference.
- To serve, start with a layer of jasmine rice. Top with the crispy salmon bites, shredded purple cabbage, avocado slices, shredded carrots, and green onion. Drizzle generously with the Bang Bang sauce and finish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra crispiness, spray the coated salmon with olive oil before baking or air-frying.
Find it online: https://www.cookiva.net/bang-bang-salmon-bites/