Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a flavorful and spicy baked salmon dish topped with a creamy and tangy Bang Bang sauce. This Asian-inspired recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the salmon: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Make the Bang Bang sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Finish and serve: Spoon or drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the baked salmon fillets. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Great served over rice, noodles, or with steamed veggies.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Adjust sriracha to control spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
