Bang Bang Salmon (Printable)
Tender salmon with creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce ready in 25 minutes
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Bang Bang Sauce
05 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Lime wedges
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
03 - Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets are just cooked through and flake easily with a fork.
04 - While the salmon bakes, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Remove the salmon from the oven. Generously spoon or brush the Bang Bang sauce over the hot fillets.
06 - Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges before serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in literally two minutes and keeps for weeks in the fridge
- Its that perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and just enough heat to make things interesting
02 -
- Don't skip patting the salmon dry, because any excess water will prevent it from getting that nice slightly caramelized edge
- The sauce thickens up a bit as it sits, so if it seems too thick just add a tiny splash of water
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for about fifteen minutes before baking
- If your fillets are super thick, give them an extra couple minutes but check frequently