Description
Bang Bang Salmon Bites is a quick and flavorful seafood dish that features tender, oven-roasted salmon chunks topped with a creamy, spicy homemade bang bang sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe combines a perfectly roasted salmon with a zesty sauce that pairs well with rice, salads, or steamed vegetables, making it an ideal weeknight meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Salmon and Coating
- 2 lbs Salmon Filet
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Garlic Paste
- Garlic Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Bang Bang Sauce
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, grated or minced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the salmon.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon dry and carefully remove the skin using a sharp knife by cutting between the flesh and skin and pulling the skin taut. Trim any remaining bits of skin.
- Cut Salmon: Chop the salmon into bite-sized chunks roughly 1 to 1.5 inches each and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Make Coating Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and garlic paste. Season the salmon chunks with garlic salt and black pepper, then coat them evenly with the mayo mixture.
- Arrange Salmon: Spread the coated salmon pieces out on a baking sheet in a single layer, leaving 1 to 2 inches between pieces to ensure they roast evenly and get crispy.
- Roast Salmon: Roast the salmon in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Broil for Crispiness: Switch the oven to broil and cook the salmon for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the tops are golden brown and crispy. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, soy sauce, honey, and grated garlic until smooth and combined.
- Serve: Once the salmon bites are cooked, drizzle the prepared bang bang sauce on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is fully thawed before skin removal if using frozen.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to allow even cooking and crispiness.
- Keep a close eye during broiling as the salmon can burn quickly.
- Adjust spice levels in the bang bang sauce by varying the amount of sriracha according to taste.
- Serve with steamed rice, salads, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seafood, Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
