Crispy Cajun Salmon Bites
These crispy cajun salmon bites are the perfect quick and easy least minute recipe to make for company or as a snack.
Servings: 6 People
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Salmon (center cut)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 Garlic clove
- Pinch of salt
Garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsp Green onion
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by making the bang bang sauce first. In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and mix them together.
- To prep the salmon, start by carefully removing the skin.
- Next, slice the salmon into 1 inch wide strips and next into 1 inch cubes.
- Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season with a cajun seasoning.
- Preheat the griddle it to a medium high heat or set the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drizzle more olive oil on the flat top and place the cajun seasoned salmon bites on the grill. After about 2 minutes check the crust and flip over to a new side. Repeat this until all sides have a nice crust.
- Remove the salmon from the grill once the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Plate the salmon bites and finish them with the bang bang sauce and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Trim off any pieces where the meat is thin and save it for a different recipe.
- If you are making these in the air fryer, there is no need to flip the salmon. Place the little bites on the wire rack of an air fryer. This will provide the necessary airflow for to crisp up all side evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
