Description
Bang Bang Salmon Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, featuring crispy salmon coated in a creamy, spicy sauce that ignites your taste buds. These bite-sized delights are perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, delivering an explosion of flavor in every crunchy morsel. With simple steps, you can create this irresistible dish in no time. Serve them hot out of the oven with a zesty dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillets
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut salmon fillets into bite-sized pieces (about 2 inches wide) and season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, place panko breadcrumbs; in another bowl, mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice until well combined.
- Coat each salmon piece in the spicy mayo mixture, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Arrange coated salmon bites on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, prepare extra dipping sauce by mixing remaining mayo, Sriracha, and lime juice.
- Serve warm alongside dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, consider air frying the bites at 375°F for about 10 minutes. - Substitute salmon with shrimp or chicken for variation.