Bang Bang Salmon (Printable version)

Tender baked salmon with creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce, ready in 25 minutes for an easy flavorful dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Bang Bang Sauce

05 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Lime wedges

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
03 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the fillets are just cooked through and flake easily when tested with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
04 - While salmon bakes, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a small bowl until completely smooth.
05 - Remove salmon from the oven and generously spoon or brush the Bang Bang sauce over the hot fillets, ensuring even coverage.
06 - Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in literally two minutes and keeps in your fridge for weeks
  • That creamy spicy coating transforms ordinary salmon into something you'd order at a restaurant
02 -
  • The sauce thickens as it sits on the hot salmon, creating this incredible sticky glaze that clings to every bite
  • If you want that restaurant style crispy top, broil for just 1 to 2 minutes after adding the sauce but watch it like a hawk
03 -
  • Let your salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for more even cooking
  • Make the sauce a day ahead and store it in the fridge, the flavors actually get better overnight

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