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Bang Bang Salmon Recipe served with jasmine rice, Asian cucumber salad, lime wedges, and creamy sweet spicy bang bang sauce.
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Bang Bang Salmon Recipe

Bang Bang Salmon Recipe made easy with oven and air fryer methods plus a creamy homemade sauce. Try it today for a delicious dinner!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 574

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the bang bang sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
For garnish
  • Chopped chives
  • Green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and brush them lightly with olive oil.
  3. Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Season the salmon evenly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
  5. Divide the sauce into two portions. Brush one portion over the salmon and reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
  6. Arrange the fillets skin side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  8. For a lightly caramelized finish, broil for 1 to 2 minutes while watching carefully.
  9. Transfer the salmon to serving plates and drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce.
  10. Garnish with chopped chives, sesame seeds, or green onions before serving.
Notes
  1. For extra crispy salmon, cook the recipe in an air fryer at 400°F for 7 to 9 minutes.
  2. Frozen salmon can be used after thawing completely and patting it dry.
  3. Adjust the amount of sriracha to make the sauce milder or spicier.
  4. Leftover salmon can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  5. Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, noodles, or a fresh cucumber salad for a complete meal.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
574 kcal
Protein
35 g
Total Fat
41 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Cholesterol
94 mg
Carbohydrates
16 g
Sugars
12 g
Fiber
0 g
Sodium
760 mg
Potassium
890 mg
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
2.3 g
Vitamin D
66% DV
Vitamin B12
120% DV
Selenium
85% DV