Salmon Bites Bang Bang Sauce
Tender salmon bites seasoned and baked to perfection, paired with a creamy, tangy bang bang sauce. A flavorful appetizer or main dish that's quick and easy to prepare.
Equipment
- 1 rimmed baking tray lined with aluminum foil
- 1 bowl for mixing salmon and sauce
Ingredients
- 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 pepper
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- cilantro for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking tray with aluminum foil; lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, gently toss salmon cubes with olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange salmon bites evenly spaced on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake salmon for 8 minutes until mostly cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl to make the bang bang sauce.
- Switch oven to broil and place the tray on the top rack; broil salmon for 2 minutes to crisp the edges.
- Serve salmon bites with bang bang sauce as an appetizer or with rice and cucumber salad for salmon bowls.
Notes
- Cut salmon into uniform cubes for even cooking.
- Use fresh lime juice for best sauce flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired.