Bang Bang Salmon
A delightful dish featuring tender salmon fillets topped with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat the skillet: Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering.
- Cook the salmon: Place the salmon in the pan, skin-side down if using skin-on. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving it, then carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until cooked through.
- Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until well combined.
- Serve: Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the cooked salmon fillets and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Check the internal temperature of salmon to ensure it reaches 145°F for perfect doneness. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor significantly.