Bang Bang Salmon Bites: 5 Reasons to Love This Appetizer
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Crispy salmon bites paired with a bold bang bang sauce, perfect for appetizers or a light meal.
- Author: Robert
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless and 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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 375°F).
- Pat salmon cubes dry with a paper towel and toss with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Roll each seasoned salmon piece in panko breadcrumbs to coat.
- Place the coated salmon bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or air-fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice to make the bang bang sauce.
- Assemble bowls with jasmine rice, shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, and carrots. Top with crispy salmon bites and drizzle with bang bang sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg