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Bang Bang Salmon Bowl with fresh ingredients and a spicy sauce

Bang Bang Salmon Bites

These Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a delightful combination of crispy salmon and creamy bang bang sauce, perfect for casual dinners or as a party appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon Preparation
  • 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
Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha Adjust to spice level
  • 1 tsp honey Optional
  • Juice of ½ lime
Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice) Cauliflower rice for a lighter option
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 ea avocado (sliced)
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 ea green onions (sliced)
  • Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F or set your air fryer to 380°F.
  2. In a bowl, toss the salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly coated.
  3. Dredge the seasoned salmon cubes in panko breadcrumbs, ensuring each piece is well-coated. For extra crispiness, lightly spray with olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Place the coated salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in your air fryer. Bake for 12-15 minutes or air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and lime juice. Taste and adjust the spiciness to your liking.
Assembly
  1. Start with a base of rice, top with the crispy salmon bites, and add shredded cabbage, avocado slices, carrots, and green onions.
  2. Drizzle with the bang bang sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

Store the components separately to keep freshness. Salmon bites can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For optimal crispiness, reheat in the oven.