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Bang Bang Salmon

Easy Bang Bang Salmon: A Flavorful 15-Minute Delight

This Bang Bang Salmon recipe is a quick, delicious, and healthy alternative to fast food, ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skin-on preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder can use fresh garlic instead
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika adds deeper flavor
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon honey can substitute with agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh juice enhances flavor
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced thinly

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season each side generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Place seasoned salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them.
  4. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until desired doneness, ideally 125°F internally.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth to prepare the Bang Bang sauce.
  6. Once cooked, remove salmon from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, drizzle with sauce and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Extra Bang Bang sauce can be reserved for dipping or drizzling during serving.

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