Description
Succulent Bang Bang Salmon brings zesty Thai-inspired flavors straight to your dinner table with a creamy, spicy sauce that turns ordinary fish into a restaurant-worthy meal. Crispy panko coating and a killer chili mayo drizzle make this dish a total crowd-pleaser your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Supporting Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Garnish:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 400°F and arrange parchment paper across a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl to create a robust seasoning blend.
- Thoroughly massage the seasoning mixture into each 6-oz salmon fillet, ensuring complete and even coverage across the entire surface.
- Position the seasoned salmon fillets onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece for consistent heat circulation.
- Roast the salmon at 400°F for exactly 12-15 minutes until the fish reaches a perfect opaque texture and flakes easily with a fork.
- While salmon cooks, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp rice vinegar to craft your signature Bang Bang Sauce.
- Remove salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes to seal in moisture.
- Generously drizzle the Bang Bang Sauce over each salmon fillet, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds across the salmon for a fresh, textured finish.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side, allowing guests to add extra brightness to their dish.
Notes
- Check salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Swap traditional mayo with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for a lighter, healthier sauce alternative.
- Fresh salmon works best, but frozen fillets can be used if thawed completely and patted dry before seasoning.
- Adjust spice levels in Bang Bang Sauce by adding more or less sriracha according to heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 429 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 402 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg