Description
Elevate your dinner with this Bang Bang Salmon Recipe, a deliciously spicy and creamy dish that’s perfect for both casual weeknight meals and special occasions. This recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a zesty bang bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
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
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the salmon fillets on it, drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Bake the salmon for 12–15 minutes until it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Step: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and rice vinegar or lime juice until smooth.
- Step: Once cooked, drizzle the sauce over the salmon and garnish as desired.
Notes
Serve over rice, salad, or in tacos. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: bang bang salmon, spicy salmon, creamy salmon, baked salmon, Asian-inspired fish