Description
This Bang Bang Salmon recipe delivers perfectly cooked, tender salmon fillets coated in a creamy, spicy, and tangy Bang Bang sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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 the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy finish. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for a well-rounded flavor base.
- Heat Your Pan: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking, which ensures an even sear.
- Cook the Salmon: Carefully place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to develop a crispy skin. Flip the fillets gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the salmon reaches your desired doneness and flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust sriracha quantity to your preferred spice level.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the salmon from the pan and plate it. Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce generously over each fillet and garnish with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in the Bang Bang sauce for a lighter and tangier flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your sweet chili sauce is gluten-free.
- Adjust sriracha quantity in the sauce to control the spiciness to your preference.
- Skin-on salmon helps achieve a crispier texture but can be removed if preferred.
- Serve this dish with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 6 oz) with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, Salmon recipe, Spicy salmon, Quick salmon dinner, Pan-fried salmon, Easy salmon recipe
