Bang Bang Salmon
A quick and flavorful recipe for Bang Bang Salmon, perfect for busy evenings, featuring a creamy, spicy sauce and flaky salmon fillets.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon (or substitute with halibut or trout if you wish)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (or avocado oil, especially great for high-heat cooking)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh garlic—it really amps up the flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika; use what you have!)
- Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangy twist)
- 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce (the star of the show, balancing sweetness and heat perfectly)
- 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust according to your spicy tolerance)
- 1 tablespoon Honey/Maple Syrup (optional, but adds a lovely touch of sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar/Lime Juice (or lemon juice if you’re in a pinch)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions (or cilantro if you fancy a twist)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional, but give that crunch we all crave)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then drizzle olive oil over them and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey/maple syrup, and rice vinegar/lime juice.
- Generously coat the salmon fillets with the sauce and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Cooking
- Bake the salmon for about 12-15 minutes until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the salmon rest for a minute and then top with chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds before serving.
Serving
- Serve with a side of rice or greens.
Notes
Always taste your sauce before you finalize it. Use half the amount of fresh garlic if substituting for garlic powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 350mgSugar: 1g
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