Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Printable Version)
Crispy salmon cubes coated in creamy spicy sauce, ready in 30 minutes for any occasion.
# What You Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 1.1 lb skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp lime juice
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Coating
08 - 2/3 cup cornstarch
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Bang Bang Sauce
10 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
12 - 1 tbsp Sriracha or hot sauce
13 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 tsp lime juice
→ For Frying and Garnish
15 - Vegetable oil for shallow frying
16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
17 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add salmon cubes and toss gently to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Mix cornstarch and salt in a shallow dish. Dredge each marinated salmon cube in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess.
03 - Heat 1/2 to 3/4 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon cubes in batches without overcrowding. Fry 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Toss fried salmon bites gently with the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately garnished with chopped chives and sesame seeds.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The outside gets impossibly crispy while the salmon stays tender and melts in your mouth
- That spicy creamy sauce makes everything taste better even the vegetables you swore you wouldnt eat
02 -
- Dont overcrowd your pan when frying or the salmon will steam instead of crisp up and lose that perfect crunch
- Pat the salmon cubes dry before marinating them so the coating actually sticks instead of sliding right off
03 -
- Cut your salmon into slightly larger cubes if you want them to stay juicier longer in the sauce
- Let the fried salmon rest for just one minute before tossing in sauce so they dont lose their crunch