Easy Bang Bang Salmon
Easy Bang Bang Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms ordinary salmon fillets into an extraordinary meal. Coated in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha, this recipe delivers a tantalizing blend of flavors that will excite your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this dish can be prepared in just under 30 minutes! The vibrant colors and enticing aromas make it a feast for the senses. Serve it over rice or salad greens for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the seasoned fillets.
- Place salmon on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F or 63°C).
- Drizzle with the prepared bang bang sauce before serving over rice or salad greens.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salmon marinate in half of the sauce for up to an hour before cooking.
- Substitute salmon with chicken or tofu for different protein options while maintaining the same flavorful sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg