Description
Delicious Panko Sesame Crusted Salmon Bites featuring crispy salmon cubes coated in a flavorful panko and sesame seed crust. Perfect as appetizers, or served with rice bowls and salads, these bites deliver a satisfying crunch and a delightful blend of savory Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Coating
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (white or mixed)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg, beaten
Cooking
- Olive oil spray or 1–2 tablespoons oil for pan
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F if baking, or heat a skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of oil if pan-frying.
- Mix Dry Coating: In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, mixing thoroughly to create the coating blend.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), and the beaten egg to form the wet dip.
- Coat the Salmon: Dip each salmon cube into the egg mixture, ensuring even coverage, then roll gently in the panko-sesame blend, pressing lightly so the coating adheres well.
- Cooking Options: For the oven: arrange coated salmon bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly spray with olive oil, and bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping once halfway through until golden brown and cooked through. For stovetop: heat oil in skillet and pan-fry the salmon bites for 2–3 minutes per side until crisp and thoroughly cooked.
- Serve: Serve the salmon bites warm accompanied by dipping sauces such as spicy mayo, sweet chili sauce, or a soy-ginger glaze for added flavor.
Notes
- These salmon bites work wonderfully as appetizers, or as toppings for rice bowls and salads.
- For an extra crunchy texture, toast the panko breadcrumbs lightly before using.
- You can also prepare these bites in an air fryer at 400°F for 8–10 minutes as a quick alternative cooking method.
