Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a flavorful and easy-to-make baked salmon dish featuring a spicy and creamy sauce with sweet chili, sriracha, and garlic. Perfectly seasoned and oven-roasted, it offers a delicious balance of heat and sweetness in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
Garnish
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the salmon evenly.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a rub for the salmon fillets.
- Season Salmon: Rub the seasoning mixture thoroughly over each salmon fillet to ensure full flavor coverage.
- Bake Salmon: Place the seasoned salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: While the salmon bakes, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey or maple syrup (if using), and rice vinegar or lime juice in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Once the salmon is cooked, remove from the oven and drizzle the prepared bang bang sauce over the fillets. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sriracha amount to control the spiciness of the sauce.
- For a dairy-free option, use mayonnaise made without dairy.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking while baking the salmon.
- To enhance flavor, let the seasoned salmon rest for 10 minutes before baking if time allows.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, baked salmon, spicy salmon recipe, creamy chili sauce, easy salmon dinner
