Quick Bang Bang Salmon Bites are an easy 20-minute dinner featuring tender pieces of salmon seasoned with garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne. The salmon is cooked until golden and finished with a creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy bang bang sauce made with mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime.
This is a quick weeknight meal with plenty of flavor and very little fuss. Serve the salmon bites on their own, over rice, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete dinner.
Quick Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillets skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- to taste Salt and black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cut the salmon fillets into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, toss the salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, if using, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and just cooked through.
- While the salmon cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the salmon is cooked, drizzle with the bang bang sauce or gently toss the salmon in the sauce until coated. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Air Fryer: Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, checking for doneness toward the end of cooking.
Make Ahead: The bang bang sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Adjust the Heat: Add more or less sriracha and cayenne to suit your preferred level of spice.
Nutrition Disclaimer
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