Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy, spicy sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. This delectable recipe features a perfect balance of sweet chili sauce and sriracha, delivering an exciting kick to each bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and under 30 minutes total cooking time, you can impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or alongside fresh salad for a deliciously versatile meal that’s sure to become a 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)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Fresh lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Drizzle olive oil over fillets and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey/maple syrup (if using), and rice vinegar/lime juice until smooth.
- Drizzle Bang Bang sauce over the baked salmon and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg