Description
This Bang Bang Salmon recipe offers a deliciously creamy and spicy flavor combination, perfectly baked to tender, flaky perfection. Featuring a zesty sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili, sriracha, lime juice, and garlic, this 25-minute meal is simple to prepare and sure to delight seafood lovers looking for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the salmon evenly.
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- Season Salmon: Lightly season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Coat Salmon with Sauce: Evenly spread the prepared Bang Bang sauce over the top of each salmon fillet, covering them thoroughly for maximum flavor.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped green onions before serving for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- Fresh salmon fillets work best for this recipe, but frozen, thawed salmon can also be used.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spiciness according to your taste.
- Baking times may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the fillets; ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- For a healthier alternative, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
