Description
A delicious recipe for Bang Bang Salmon, featuring crispy salmon bites drizzled with a creamy and spicy bang bang sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets (remove skin and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust according to your taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preparing the Salmon: Choose fresh, quality salmon and pat dry for crispy skin. Lightly season with salt and pepper to enhance its natural flavors.
- Creating the Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Ensure a creamy, vibrant texture.
- Cooking the Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), bake salmon skin-side down on a lined sheet for 12-15 minutes, until flesh is opaque.
- Applying the Sauce: Drizzle Bang Bang sauce evenly post-baking for flavor in every bite.
- Serving: Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds; serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce according to your preference.
- Can substitute honey with a vegan alternative for a vegan-friendly option.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg