Description
Indulge in our Bang Bang Salmon Recipe, a quick and delicious dish that perfectly balances rich salmon with a spicy, creamy sauce. This recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. With a delightful blend of sweet chili sauce and sriracha, every bite is bursting with flavor. You can easily customize the spice level and serve it over rice, in tacos, or even as part of a sandwich. Simple yet impressive, this dish will quickly become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 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 the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat dry the salmon fillets and rub them with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar or lime juice in a mixing bowl.
- Once cooked, drizzle the sauce over the salmon and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 107mg