Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Bang Bang Salmon recipe! Featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a creamy, spicy sauce, this dish is as delicious as it is easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can impress family and guests alike with a meal bursting with flavor. The combination of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sweet chili sauce creates an unforgettable taste experience that pairs beautifully with various sides—be it rice, salad, or even tacos. Plus, the recipe is customizable to suit your spice preference. Enjoy a nutritious meal rich in omega-3 fatty acids without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the salmon fillets with the mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in another bowl.
- Drizzle the sauce over the cooked salmon and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg