Description
A quick and healthy 15-minute Bang Bang Salmon recipe, perfect for an easy lunch. Features spicy-sweet homemade sauce, fresh salmon fillets, and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless or skin-on
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (regular or light, or Greek yogurt as substitute)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- To garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust Sriracha or honey as desired.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on). Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp.
- Flip the salmon and cook another 2-4 minutes, depending on thickness, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. (Internal temp should reach 145°F.)
- Alternatively, to bake: Preheat oven to 425°F, place salmon on a parchment-lined sheet, and bake 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer cooked salmon to plates. Spoon or brush Bang Bang sauce generously over each fillet while still hot.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Adjust Sriracha for desired heat. Salmon can be baked or air fried instead of pan-seared. Garnishes are optional but add flavor and texture. If using skin-on salmon, pat dry for extra crispiness. Let salmon release naturally from the pan before flipping to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce and garnishes
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 34
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