Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a delightful dish that elevates your dinner experience with its crispy salmon fillets coated in a creamy and spicy sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights, but it also impresses at special gatherings. The combination of sweet chili sauce and sriracha creates a mouthwatering balance of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it over rice, alongside fresh vegetables, or even in tacos for a fun twist. With its vibrant presentation and delightful taste, this Bang Bang Salmon recipe is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 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
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub the mixture over the salmon fillets and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey/maple syrup (if using), and rice vinegar/lime juice until smooth.
- Serve the baked salmon drizzled with the Bang Bang sauce and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg