Description
A quick and easy Bang Bang Salmon recipe perfect for busy weeknights, packed with flavor and cooked in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Fresh lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon by rinsing and patting dry. Rub with olive oil and season with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Cook the salmon in a preheated non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar or lime juice to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- Transfer the cooked salmon to a platter, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.
- Enjoy your meal, ideally over rice, quinoa, or with a side salad.
Notes
This recipe is customizable; feel free to adjust the ingredients based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg