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The Best Bang Bang Salmon Recipe

The Best Bang Bang Salmon Recipe: Quick, Creamy, Spicy Goodness

The Best Bang Bang Salmon Recipe is a quick, creamy, and spicy delight guaranteed to elevate your dinner experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Tender and flaky protein
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Essential for searing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Imparts smokiness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds mild heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for extra heat
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Green Onions Optional garnish
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base, can use dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Brings sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust for desired heat
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Balances flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Adds acidity
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let sit briefly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and salt until smooth.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  4. Gently flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through and flaking easily.
  5. Spoon Bang Bang sauce over the cooked salmon and garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve with rice or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh salmon for best results. Monitor cooking to avoid overcooking; ideal internal temperature is 145°F.

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