Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Salmon

• 1 ½ lbs salmon filets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Bang Bang Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed

Optional Garnish

• fresh cilantro, chopped
• green onions, sliced
• sesame seeds

Directions

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. While the oil is heating, pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
2. Place salmon in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Chinese five-spice powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. Cook the salmon in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side. While the salmon is cooking, make the bang bang sauce by combining the ingredients and mixing well.
4. Remove salmon bites and place on a plate. Top with bang bang sauce and garnishes.