Description
This Bang Bang Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy, spicy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it promises to impress with its delightful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- 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 (adjust to taste)
- 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure that the salmon cooks evenly and develops a nice crust.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. This helps prevent the salmon from sticking and makes for a quick clean-up.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey or maple syrup (if using), and rice vinegar or lime juice. Stir until well combined, and set aside.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This step is crucial because moisture will prevent the salmon from crisping up nicely.
- Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil. This will help the seasoning stick and promote crispiness.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the fillets. Make sure to season both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
- Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and immediately spoon the prepared bang bang sauce generously over each fillet.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then serve with fresh lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: To enhance the flavor, consider marinating the salmon in a mix of olive oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the sriracha in the sauce to find your perfect heat level.