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Bang Bang Salmon takes salmon filets, drizzles them with a sweet and savory bang bang sauce, then grills them to perfection. You will love this simple but very delicious dinnerready to serve in less than 30 minutes!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect Taste & Texture: Tender, flaky bang bang salmon coated in a sauce that is perfectly balanced with sweet and spicy flavors!
- Fast & Easy:This recipe is for my busy mom! It only takes 10 minutes to prepare and then only about 12 minutes to cook. And it tastes great!
- Multipurpose: You can use this salmon for bowls, wraps, and salads. I love making this with spring rolls and fried rice. Be creative and create something new!
Ingredients Needed for Salmon Bang Bang
The recipe has a short ingredient list, and you probably already have everything you need for the sauce! Find the correct ingredient measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Salmon
- Salmon: You will need four salmon filets, which should weigh about 2 pounds with the skin.
- Salt & Pepper: Sprinkle the filets with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
Bang Bang Sauce
- Mayonnaise: Creamy base for bang bang sauce.
- Darling: To add a little sweetness and balance the spice of the sriracha.
- Sweet Chili Sauce: For the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Try my homemade sweet chili recipe!
- Sriracha Sauce: Adds a hot sensation!
- Salt: Bringing together flavors.
- Decoration: For texture, color, and flavor, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
How to Make Bang Bang Salmon
This bang-bang salmon recipe is very simple, tastes fresh and isn’t heavy, and is perfect for busy weeknights. Even picky kids love the taste! Just adjust the spice level to suit everyone’s preferences!
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place skin side down in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, add mayo, honey, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, salt, and sesame seeds.
- Mix: Beat the sauce ingredients until smooth and combined.
- Grilling: Brush or drizzle half of the bang bang sauce on the salmon filets and save the rest for later. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is opaque. Brush the salmon with the reserved sauce and grill over high heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove the salmon from the oven when the center temperature is about 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The salmon will continue to cook and must reach a temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit before consumption.
Tips for Cooking Salmon
Here are some tips to help you master this salmon bang-bang! You will love it. This is very interesting.
- Choosing Salmon: Look for salmon with a really nice deep pink color. It will be flavorful and full of good nutrition. You don’t want pale, orange, wet-looking parts. I recommend spending a little extra money to buy high quality wild salmon because you can definitely taste the difference!
- Don’t overcook:Be careful not to overcook the salmon, otherwise your fish will be dry. Cook until they are slightly pink and flaky to keep them moist and delicious.
- Let It Rest:Once your salmon is cooked to perfection, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps the juices be redistributed, ensuring a juicy, flavorful bite every time.
- Bang Bang Varieties:I love Bang Bang sauce! If you like it too, you can try my bang bang chicken, Bonefish Grill imitation shrimp, and my favorite bang bang shrimp tacos!
Storing Leftovers
Bang Bang Salmon makes great leftovers! Here’s how to keep it fresh for serving later.
- In the Refrigerator:Store leftover salmon in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To Reheat:The easiest way to reheat salmon is in the microwave until fully cooked. Place your salmon in the oven for 10 minutes or until warmed to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap the salmon in aluminum foil to keep it moist when reheating.
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Bang Bang Sauce
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place skin side down in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
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In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, salt, and sesame seeds.
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Beat the sauce ingredients until smooth and combined.
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Spread half of the bang bang sauce on the salmon filets and save the rest for later. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is opaque.
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Brush the salmon with the reserved bang bang sauce and grill over high heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove the salmon from the oven when the center temperature is about 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The salmon will continue to cook and must reach a temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit before consumption.
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Garnish with sliced spring onions and serve with rice.
Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrate: 9GProteins: 34GFat: 22GSaturated fat: 3GPolyunsaturated fats: 11GMonounsaturated fats: 6GTrans Fat: 0.03GCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1029mgPotassium: 847mgFiber: 0.2GSugar: 8Gvitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional information is calculated automatically, so should only be used as an estimate.
