Bang Bang Salmon with Cauliflower Rice Recipe
A flavorful and spicy Bang Bang Salmon served over a bed of healthy cauliflower rice, perfect for a quick and delicious low-carb dinner. The salmon is coated with a creamy, tangy, and spicy Bang Bang sauce and baked or air-fried to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo (or light mayo)
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha (or more if you like it spicy)
Salmon
- 3/4 pound salmon (cut into 2 fillets)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cauliflower Rice
- 1 (14 oz) bag frozen cauliflower rice
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced green onions
- Lemon wedge
Instructions
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth and well combined. This sauce will provide a creamy, spicy coating for the salmon.
- Prepare Salmon: Brush some of the Bang Bang sauce onto both sides of the salmon fillets. Season each fillet with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Cook Salmon: Choose your preferred cooking method. For oven cooking, place salmon skin side down onto a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400°F (204°C) oven for 13 to 15 minutes until cooked through. For air fryer cooking, place salmon skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (204°C) for 13 to 15 minutes. The salmon should be tender and flaky when done.
- Cook Cauliflower Rice: Prepare the cauliflower rice according to the package instructions, typically heating it on the stovetop or in the microwave until tender.
- Assemble & Serve: Divide the cooked cauliflower rice evenly onto two plates. Place a cooked salmon fillet on top of each portion. Drizzle more Bang Bang sauce over the salmon, and garnish with sliced green onions and lemon wedges if desired for added freshness and tanginess.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use light mayo in the Bang Bang sauce.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce to control the spice level.
- Ensure the salmon is cooked through but still moist by not overcooking—check for flakiness with a fork.
- Frozen cauliflower rice is a great low-carb alternative to traditional rice and cooks quickly.
- Leftover Bang Bang sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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