Description

Crispy, golden salmon bites tossed in a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce for a quick, restaurant-style seafood dinner at home. Perfect for weeknights, parties, or whenever you crave bold flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skinless and boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetable oil, for frying (avocado or canola oil recommended)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Pinch of salt
Thinly sliced green onions (optional garnish)
Toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Extra lime wedges (optional garnish)

Instructions

Pat salmon fillet dry with paper towels, remove any pin bones, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: (1) flour mixed with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder; (2) beaten eggs; (3) panko breadcrumbs.
Dredge each salmon cube in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip in egg, then coat in panko. Set aside on a plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make the Bang Bang sauce. Adjust to taste.
Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry salmon bites in batches, 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
Place cooked salmon bites in a clean bowl. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and gently toss to coat, or serve sauce on the side for dipping.
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and extra lime wedges. Serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF flour and panko. For air fryer, cook at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. To keep breading from falling off, pat salmon dry and let breaded pieces rest before frying. Serve immediately for best crunch. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/4 of recipe (approximately 4 oz salmon per serving)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 7
Sodium: 600
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 1
Protein: 25

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