Salmon Bites With Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
Tender, spice-rubbed salmon bites bake quickly in the oven, then get a brief broil for crisp edges. Serve them with creamy, tangy bang bang sauce as an easy appetizer or pair them with rice and cucumber salad for a flavorful salmon bowl.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1.25 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Optional Garnishes
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking tray with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with nonstick spray.
- Season the salmon.
Place the salmon cubes in a bowl with the olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until the salmon is evenly coated.
- Bake the salmon bites.
Arrange the salmon in a single layer on the prepared tray, leaving space between the pieces. Bake for 8 minutes, until mostly cooked through.
- Mix the bang bang sauce.
While the salmon bakes, stir together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Broil to finish.
Switch the oven to broil and move the tray to the top rack. Broil the salmon for about 2 minutes to crisp the edges, keeping a close eye on it.
- Serve.
Serve the salmon bites with bang bang sauce for dipping, and garnish with sesame seeds or cilantro if desired. Enjoy as an appetizer or serve with rice and cucumber salad as salmon bowls.
Notes
- Cut the salmon into evenly sized 1-inch cubes so the pieces cook at the same rate.
- Broilers vary, so watch the salmon closely during the final 2 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Serve the sauce on the side, or drizzle it over the salmon just before serving.
- For a complete meal, pair the salmon with rice and cucumber salad.
