Description
Whip up Bang Bang Salmon for a zesty seafood experience that’ll rock your dinner table. Creamy, spicy sauce drizzled over crispy salmon creates an easy weeknight meal guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillets
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Grab 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets and slice them into bite-sized pieces after removing the skin. Pat the pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper over the salmon pieces.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a separate bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Arrange salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other. Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until the salmon turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove salmon from the oven and immediately drizzle the prepared sauce generously over the hot fish, coating each piece completely.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions or sesame seeds on top for extra texture and visual appeal. Serve immediately while the salmon remains warm and sauce is freshly applied.
Notes
- Pat salmon completely dry before cooking to achieve the crispiest skin and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh salmon and check for even thickness to ensure consistent cooking throughout the fillet.
- Adjust the sriracha and sweet chili sauce ratio to customize the spice level for your personal heat tolerance.
- Let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to help retain moisture and make cutting easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg