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Bang Bang Salmon Recipe

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This Bang Bang Salmon recipe features perfectly cooked salmon fillets topped with a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet Bang Bang sauce. Versatile cooking methods including baking, grilling, or pan-searing allow you to customize the dish to your preference. Finished with fresh green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges, this flavorful salmon makes for an impressive yet easy dinner option.

Ingredients

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Salmon Fillets

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice

Garnishes

  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or heat a skillet over medium-high heat if pan-searing. For grilling, preheat your grill to medium heat. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet with olive oil, then season evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to ensure the flavors penetrate the fish.
  2. Cook the Salmon: Bake: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Grill: Place salmon on a well-oiled grill, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping carefully to avoid sticking. Pan-Sear: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey or maple syrup (if using), and rice vinegar or lime juice. Taste and adjust the spice and sweetness level by adding more sriracha for heat or sweet chili sauce for sweetness according to preference.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Transfer the cooked salmon fillets onto a serving plate. Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce generously over each fillet for a creamy, spicy coating. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh lime wedges for added flavor and presentation.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes such as steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad to complement the juicy, flavorful salmon and spicy sauce.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level of the Bang Bang sauce by varying the amount of sriracha and sweet chili sauce according to your taste.
  • If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add honey or maple syrup; omit for a tangier sauce.
  • Salmon fillets can be cooked using baking, grilling, or pan-searing methods depending on your preference and equipment.
  • Ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
  • Use skin-on salmon for crispier texture if pan-searing or grilling; skinless is fine for baking.
  • Leftover Bang Bang sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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