Bang Bang Salmon
Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and spicy with Bang Bang Salmon! This dish features tender, flaky salmon topped with a creamy Sriracha sauce that packs a flavorful punch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, its vibrant colors and bold taste will leave everyone asking for more. Simple to prepare, this recipe guarantees a show-stopping meal that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
- Generously spread half of the prepared sauce over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over the cooked salmon and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute salmon with trout or chicken if desired. - Add fresh herbs like dill or basil for enhanced flavor.