Description
Bang Bang Salmon Bites emerge as a tantalizing fusion of crispy seafood and zesty flavors. Korean-inspired ingredients create a memorable meal packed with robust textures and spicy undertones. Each bite satisfies your culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or crushed pork rinds for keto)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (or almond flour for low-carb)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or mixed greens
- 2 tbsps avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 2 tbsps sweet chili sauce
- ½ cup sliced cucumber
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions or cilantro
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Sriracha (adjust for heat level)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously pat salmon cubes dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, guaranteeing a crisp exterior during cooking.
- Seasoning: Generously coat salmon pieces with a vibrant spice blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, massaging seasonings thoroughly to enhance flavor profile.
- Searing: Ignite a skillet over medium-high heat, introducing a delicate oil layer to create an optimal sizzling cooking surface for golden-brown perfection.
- Cooking: Strategically place seasoned salmon cubes into the scorching skillet, positioning pieces with deliberate spacing to encourage uniform browning and prevent unwanted steaming.
- Plating Foundation: Simultaneously construct a crisp bed of mixed greens or fluffy rice as the culinary canvas for the dish.
- Sauce Creation: Craft bang bang sauce by vigorously whisking mayonnaise, chili sauce, honey, and rice vinegar, transforming simple ingredients into a tantalizing, creamy drizzle.
- Finishing: Extract salmon from skillet once achieving a perfectly caramelized exterior, allowing momentary rest to lock in succulent moisture and intensify flavor complexity.
- Assembly: Artfully arrange salmon atop prepared base, lavishly cascading bang bang sauce across the pristine surface.
- Garnishing: Embellish with delicately sliced green onions, sprinkled sesame seeds, and optional red pepper flakes to elevate visual and textural dimensions.
- Serving: Present immediately, celebrating the harmonious symphony of crispy salmon, zesty sauce, and fresh accompaniments.
Notes
- Moisture Control: Thoroughly pat salmon dry before seasoning to guarantee a perfectly crispy exterior and prevent soggy texture.
- Seasoning Technique: Gently massage spices into salmon cubes, ensuring even flavor distribution and maximum taste absorption.
- Heat Management: Use medium-high skillet temperature with minimal oil to create ideal searing conditions without burning the delicate fish.
- Spacing Strategy: Arrange salmon pieces with ample room between them to promote uniform browning and prevent steaming, maintaining crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg