Name: Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh salmon, skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp olive oil or spray for crisping; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce; 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level); 1 tsp honey (optional); Juice of 1/2 lime; 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice; 1 cup shredded purple cabbage; 1 avocado, sliced; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 2 green onions, sliced; Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish

Description

Crispy outside, succulent inside, these Bang Bang Salmon Bites are coated in panko and served with an addictive spicy creamy sauce, perfect for a quick yet fancy meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh salmon, skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil or spray for crisping
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)
1 tsp honey (optional)
Juice of 1/2 lime
2 cups cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 green onions, sliced
Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Set the oven to 425°F or preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Season the Salmon: Toss the salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for an even coating.
Coat in Breadcrumbs: Pour panko into a shallow bowl, add the olive oil or spray, and coat each salmon cube with panko.
Bake or Air-Fry: Spread bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or air-fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Adjust to taste.
Assemble the Bowls: Start with rice, then add cabbage, carrots, avocado, and green onions. Top with crispy salmon and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

Ensure to preheat your cooking method to achieve the best crispiness. Substitute as needed for dietary preferences.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking/Air Frying
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: salmon, bang bang, appetizer, quick dinner, seafood, Asian cuisine