Bang Bang Salmon Made Perfect in Just 15 Minutes Recipe
Bang Bang Salmon is a delicious and quick recipe that combines perfectly cooked salmon with a spicy and creamy Bang Bang sauce. This dish is easy to make and bursting with flavor, making it a perfect option for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat Your Pan: Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Salmon: Place salmon in the pan, skin-side down if using skin-on. Cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until done.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the salmon and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Quick Salmon, Bang Bang Sauce
