Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a delicious and flavorful baked salmon dish topped with a creamy and spicy bang bang sauce. This Asian-inspired recipe is easy to make and a sure crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless or skin-on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional, for tang)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry, brush with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Bake the salmon: Place the seasoned salmon on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the baked salmon with the sauce and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- To make it in the air fryer, cook salmon at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
- The bang bang sauce is versatile and can be used as a dip for veggies or shrimp.
- Extra sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
