Description
This Bang Bang Salmon recipe is a delicious Asian-inspired dish featuring tender baked salmon fillets topped with a spicy and creamy bang bang sauce. The sweet and tangy flavors perfectly complement the savory salmon, creating a mouthwatering meal that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnish:
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry, brush with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake the salmon: Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar.
- Serve: Spoon or drizzle the sauce over the cooked salmon. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust the sriracha to taste.
- This recipe can also be made with shrimp or chicken.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
