Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a delightful and zesty dish that brings bold flavors to your dinner table. This recipe features tender salmon fillets baked to perfection and topped with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. It’s an ideal choice for both casual weeknight meals and special occasions, guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. With the perfect blend of spices and a customizable level of heat, you can enjoy this delicious seafood dish in just 25 minutes. Serve it with rice, on a salad, or in tacos for a versatile meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- Lime juice or rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat each salmon fillet evenly with the mixture.
- Place the seasoned salmon on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- While the salmon bakes, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice or rice vinegar until smooth.
- Once baked, drizzle the salmon with the bang bang sauce and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg