Description
Sizzling Bang Bang Salmon delivers a zesty punch of flavor that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Creamy, spicy sauce drizzled over perfectly cooked fish creates a quick dinner that never disappoints your hungry family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
Sauce Components:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 400°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Take paper towels and thoroughly dry each salmon fillet, removing all surface moisture to help the sauce stick perfectly.
- Position your salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Generously coat the top of each salmon fillet with the spicy-sweet sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, checking that the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- After removing from the oven, let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds over the hot salmon for a fresh, crunchy finish.
- Plate and serve the salmon immediately while the sauce is warm and vibrant.
Notes
- Fresh salmon makes a huge difference, so choose high-quality fillets with bright color and firm texture.
- When patting salmon dry, press gently with paper towels to remove moisture without damaging the fish’s delicate surface.
- The sauce can be adjusted for heat levels by increasing or decreasing sriracha based on personal spice preference.
- Sesame seeds add a nice crunch, but toasting them briefly in a dry pan before sprinkling enhances their nutty flavor and aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg