Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a flavorful and easy-to-make baked salmon dish featuring a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. The salmon filets are seasoned, baked to perfection, and then finished with a drizzle of the bold sauce and a garnish of fresh chives. This recipe offers a delightful balance of creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors, making it a perfect weeknight dinner served warm, ideally with rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon filets (about 1½ pounds, skins on)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup (116 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (66 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
Garnish
- Chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Salmon: Drizzle olive oil over all sides of the salmon filets and gently rub it in for even coating. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper and sprinkle this seasoning evenly over the salmon.
- Make Sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Stir well until smooth. This yields about 1 cup of sauce; set half aside for serving later and use half for brushing on the salmon.
- Brush Sauce: Use half of the prepared sauce to evenly brush over the top of each salmon filet, coating them with the flavorful Bang Bang sauce.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the salmon filets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each piece.
- Bake Salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, checking after 6 minutes to avoid overcooking. The salmon is done once it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional Broil: For a crispier finish, broil the salmon for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Finish and Garnish: Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and drizzle with the reserved sauce. Sprinkle chopped chives on top for a fresh, colorful garnish.
- Serve: Serve the Bang Bang Salmon warm, ideally alongside rice or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- You can adjust the sriracha amount to control the spiciness of the sauce.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon; checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer ensures perfect doneness.
- For a keto-friendly meal, serve the salmon with steamed vegetables instead of rice.
- Leftover Bang Bang sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Skin-on filets help keep the salmon moist during baking but can be removed before serving if preferred.
