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Sizzling Bang Bang Salmon Bites for a Flavorful Feast

Learn how to make delicious Bang Bang Salmon Bites. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Creating these bites is like a little dance in the kitchen—quick, fun, and totally rewarding. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

If you’re out of buttermilk, don’t fret! You can quickly make your own by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a cup of milk and letting it sit for a few minutes.

Instructions

Here’s the step-by-step guide to creating these little wonders:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. In another dish, pour the buttermilk. Finally, place the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
  3. Dip each salmon piece into the flour mixture, then the buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden.
  5. While the salmon is baking, prepare the bang bang sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl.
  6. Once the salmon bites are done, drizzle or toss them with the bang bang sauce and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Back when I was juggling a full-time job and trying to get dinner on the table, I discovered that this method of breading and baking cuts down on mess and effort without sacrificing that satisfying crunch we all love.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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