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Bang Bang Salmon Recipe

Bang Bang Salmon Recipe
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This Bang Bang Salmon recipe offers a perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and creamy flavors that elevate tender, perfectly cooked salmon fillets. Whether baked, grilled, or pan-seared, the salmon is seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a hint of black pepper, then topped with a luscious Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh lime wedges, it’s a quick, versatile, and vibrant dish ideal for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 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

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 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

Garnish

  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or heat a skillet over medium-high heat for pan-searing, or preheat your grill to medium heat. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, brush both sides with olive oil, then season evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to enhance flavor and create a nice crust.
  2. Cook the Salmon: For baking, place fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). For grilling, place salmon skin-side down on a well-oiled grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, carefully flipping to prevent sticking. For pan-searing, heat a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat, cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey or maple syrup if using, and rice vinegar or lime juice. Taste the sauce and adjust the spice level by adding more sriracha for heat or more sweet chili sauce for sweetness.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Transfer the cooked salmon fillets to a serving plate and generously drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over each fillet. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh lime wedges to add freshness and texture.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Bang Bang Salmon immediately with your favorite side dishes such as steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad for a balanced and delicious meal.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness of the sauce by varying the amount of sriracha used.
  • For a dairy-free version, use a mayonnaise substitute if needed.
  • Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
  • The sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the sauce.
  • Skin-on salmon helps keep the fillets moist during cooking, but you can remove the skin if preferred.

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