Bang bang salmon bites are quick and easy to make in less than 20 minutes. Spiced salmon cubes are baked to perfection, then drizzled with delicious spicy creamy sauce. Serve over rice or a bed of mixed leaves to make it into a full meal!
Bang bang salmon bites are packed full of addictive flavors, and go well with anything - rice, noodles, salad, quinoa, and more! It is truly a great option for busy weekday meals as the recipe is super simple, and quick to make.
All it takes is to rub in the spices into cubed salmon, bake, and finish off with creamy spicy homemade bang bang sauce. Optional, but I highly recommend serving them with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
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What is bang bang sauce?
Bang bang sauce is a rich Asian inspired sauce that is creamy, spicy, sweet, and sour. It is primarily made with mayonnaise, Sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and vinegar. It is amazingly easy to make by simply combining all ingredients together in a bowl!
Ingredients for this recipe
- Salmon - Skinless
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
For bang bang sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Thai sweet chili sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Sriracha - Or spicy sauce of your choice
- Tamari soy sauce
Optional toppings
- Chopped cilantro or scallions
- Toasted sesame, mix of black and white
- Lime wedges
How to make bang bang salmon bites
Step 1. Prepare salmon. Pat dry the salmon well with paper towels. Cut the salmon into bite size cubes and place on a lined baking pan.
Step 2. Season. Drizzle the olive oil, sprinkle salt, chili powder, and garlic powder over the fish. Toss to coat.
Step 3. Bake. Bake for 10 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes until the salmon is lightly brown and crispy. Stay close to the oven while broiling to avoid burning.
Step 4. Make the sauce. Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha, tamari soy sauce, and whisk well.
Step 5. Serve. Drizzle the sauce over baked salmon. Optional: top with cilantro and sesame.
*See the recipe card below for detailed instructions.
FAQ
Pick any salmon that comes in a thicker cut so it is easier to cut into cubes. I like to use Atlantic salmon as they are fattier and tender.
They can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 days. Keep the bang bang sauce separately. Microwave, or cook over the stovetop with a little amount of oil to reheat.
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Recipe
Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Ingredients
- 1½ pound salmon skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For bang bang sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or spicy sauce of your choice
- 2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce
Toppings
- Chopped cilantro or scallions
- Toasted sesame seeds mix of black and white
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 204°C. Line a baking sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Pat dry the salmon well with paper towels. Cut the salmon into bite size cubes and place on the baking pan.
- Drizzle the olive oil, sprinkle salt, chili powder, and garlic powder over the fish. Toss to coat.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Then broil on high for 2-3 minutes until the salmon is lightly brown and crispy. Stay close to the oven while broiling to avoid burning.
- While baking, make the bang bang sauce. Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha, tamari, and whisk well.
- Drizzle the sauce over baked salmon. Optional: top with cilantro and sesame.
Nutrition
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