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Bang Bang Salmon Bites

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Summary

If you’ve ever been to the restaurant Bonefish Grill, there’s a chance you’ve had their bang-bang shrimp appetizer. Fried shrimp drizzled with a sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. The sauce is creamy with just enough spice to keep things interesting. The recipe below uses salmon instead of shrimp and skips the battered frying step in favor of pan-seared or baked salmon, but the flavor is just as bold. This dish is a perfect appetizer or entree and will impress anyone lucky enough to try it.


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Baking vs. Pan-searing the salmon

Whether you choose to pan-sear or bake the salmon, the end result will be delicious. Here are a few pros and cons to consider for each method.

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Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Keyword salmon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 332kcal
Author Lena B.
Cost $40

Ingredients

  • 2½ to 3 lbs salmon a whole side or cut into fillets with the skin removed
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • green onions thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut salmon into 2-inch pieces and season all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  • In one mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. In another bowl, add half of this sauce and all of the salmon pieces and gently stir to coat each piece in the sauce.
  • Heat skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook salmon for 2-3 minutes on both sides (cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan).
  • Remove from the pan, and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  • Drizzle with extra sauce and top with green onions before serving.

Notes

  • To bake instead: preheat the oven to 425º F. Cut salmon into pieces then coat in oil, seasonings, and sauce. Bake on a lined baking sheet for 10 minutes then broil for 5 minutes for more crispiness.
  • The same recipe can be used for shrimp and chicken. Just adjust cooking times to make sure the proteins are safe for eating.
  • You can also use this recipe for whole salmon fillets instead of cutting them into bite-sized pieces

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 926mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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