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Delicious Bang Bang Salmon served with garnishes

Bang Bang Salmon

A cozy, flavor-packed recipe featuring tender salmon fillets brushed with a creamy, slightly spicy bang bang sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Seafood
Servings 2 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Seasoning

  • 2 fillets salmon fillets, about 3/4 lb Use skin-on fillets for easier handling.
  • ½ tsp paprika For a smokier flavor, swap for smoked paprika.
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste salt
  • Pepper to taste pepper
  • ½ - 1 tsp sriracha hot sauce Adjust according to heat preference.

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise Can substitute with full-fat mayo or Greek yogurt.
  • 1 ½ tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce

Garnish

  • Green onions to taste green onions, thinly sliced For garnish.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine paprika and garlic powder.
  • Place salmon fillets skin side down. Coat each piece with the spice mix and season with salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, combine light mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth.

Cooking

  • Spread the bang bang sauce over the salmon.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes depending on how you like your salmon cooked. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes for a golden finish.
  • Serve with extra sauce and garnish with green onions.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Sauce can be made ahead of time and stored for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgSugar: 3g
Keyword Bang Bang Salmon, Healthy Recipe, Quick Dinner, Salmon Recipe, Spicy Sauce
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