Description
The Bang Bang Salmon Recipe is a deliciously spicy and creamy seafood dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, this meal is ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. The vibrant flavors come from a delightful combination of sweet chili sauce and sriracha, which perfectly complements the salmon’s rich taste. Serve it over rice, alongside fresh salads, or with roasted vegetables to create a complete, nutritious meal that will impress your family and friends. Whether you’re a novice cook or an experienced chef, this easy recipe promises flavorful bites that everyone will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 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 oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning onto both sides of salmon fillets and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake salmon for 12–15 minutes until flaky.
- While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in another bowl until smooth.
- Once cooked, drizzle sauce over salmon and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg