Description
This Bang Bang Salmon delivers tender, flaky fish topped with a creamy sweet-heat sauce that’s bold, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. It’s a quick, protein-rich dinner that feels indulgent but comes together with minimal effort. Bake it, grill it, or sear it — the signature sauce ties everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each, skin-on or skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Chili Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (use more or less depending on heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or freshly squeezed lime juice
Optional Toppings
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Season the Salmon
- If baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). For stovetop cooking, place a skillet over medium-high heat. If grilling, preheat to medium.
- Blot the salmon dry with paper towels. Lightly coat each fillet with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Salmon
- Oven Method: Arrange fillets on a lined baking tray with the skin facing down. Roast for 12–15 minutes, or until the center reaches 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily with a fork.
- Grill Method: Oil the grill grates well. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, turning carefully.
- Skillet Method: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high. Cook the salmon skin-side down first for 4–5 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and vinegar or lime juice until smooth.
- Taste and adjust — add extra sriracha for more heat or a touch more chili sauce for sweetness.
- Finish and Serve
- Place the cooked salmon on serving plates. Spoon or drizzle the sauce generously over the top.
- Sprinkle with green onions or sesame seeds and add a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Serve immediately alongside rice, roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 26 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g