These crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a delightful and flavorful appetizer or main dish, featuring tender pieces of salmon coated in a crispy breading and tossed in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish combines a crunchy texture with a delicious, tangy, and sweet kick.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb salmon fillets, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each piece of salmon into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally coat with the panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the salmon bites in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the Bang Bang sauce until smooth.
- Once the salmon bites are cooked, place them in a large bowl and toss gently with the Bang Bang sauce until well coated.
- Serve the crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites immediately, garnished with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired.
Calories:
Approximately 300 calories per serving (depends on portion size and specific ingredients used).
Healthy or Non-Healthy:
This dish can be considered non-healthy due to the frying and calorie-dense sauce. However, you can make it healthier by baking the salmon bites instead of frying them and using a lighter sauce (e.g., Greek yogurt instead of mayo).