Bang Bang Salmon
Bang Bang Salmon is a flavor-packed dish that features succulent salmon fillets drizzled with a creamy, spicy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll create a vibrant meal that tantalizes the taste buds and impresses everyone at your table. Serve it alongside rice or steamed veggies for a complete, satisfying experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh skinless salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 3. Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Spread half of the Bang Bang sauce over each fillet.
- 4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 5. Remove from the oven and drizzle remaining sauce on top. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- 6. Serve hot with rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 72mg