Bang Bang Salmon Recipe
This Bang Bang Salmon recipe features tender, flavorful salmon fillets cooked to perfection and topped with a creamy, spicy, and tangy Bang Bang sauce. The dish is finished with fresh green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges, offering a delicious balance of heat and sweetness that’s perfect for a quick and impressive dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, heat a skillet over medium-high heat if pan-searing, or preheat the grill to medium heat. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Salmon: For baking, place the fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). For grilling, place salmon skin-side down on a well-oiled grill and cook 4-5 minutes per side, flipping carefully. For pan-searing, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and rice vinegar or lime juice. Adjust spice level by adding more sriracha for heat or sweet chili sauce for sweetness.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer cooked salmon to a serving plate and drizzle the Bang Bang sauce generously over each fillet. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Adjust the sriracha amount to control the spice level.
- Honey or maple syrup in the sauce adds balanced sweetness but is optional.
- Use skin-on salmon for added flavor and texture; skin can be removed after cooking if preferred.
- If grilling, oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
- This recipe can be adapted to use air fryer by cooking salmon at 400°F for about 8-10 minutes.
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