Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring salmon fillets topped with a spicy and creamy Bang Bang sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice to create the Bang Bang sauce. Set aside.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil over the fillets and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a crunchy topping, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on the salmon before baking.
- Try substituting the salmon with shrimp or chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg