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Delicious Bang Bang Salmon Bites served on a plate with dipping sauce.

Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Crispy panko-coated salmon cubes drizzled with a tangy bang bang sauce served over jasmine rice make for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Bites
  • 1 lb fresh salmon, skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt reduce for lower sodium
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs use low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or light spray for crisping
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise substitute with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • Juice of ½ lime
For Assembly
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice cauliflower rice for lower carbs
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 whole avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • To taste Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F or set your air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Pat salmon cubes very dry with paper towels.
  3. Toss salmon gently with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
  4. Spread panko in a shallow dish. Lightly coat each seasoned salmon cube with olive oil or spray, then press into panko.
Cooking
  1. Arrange panko-coated salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  2. Bake for 12–14 minutes at 425°F or air fry for 10–12 minutes at 400°F until golden and cooked through.
  3. Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer; fish should reach 145°F or be opaque and flake easily.
Making the Sauce
  1. While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and lime juice.
  2. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness according to preference.
Assembly
  1. Divide rice between bowls, top with cabbage and carrots, add salmon bites, then drizzle with bang bang sauce.
  2. Garnish with avocado slices, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 860mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To re-crisp, reheat in a 375°F oven or air fryer for 5–7 minutes.

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