Bang Bang Salmon: 15-Minute Meal That's Bursting with Flavor

Experience the irresistible Bang Bang Salmon, a quick, high-protein dish that's delicious and dairy-free.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets salmon Skin-on for a crispy texture
2 tablespoons olive oil High smoke point oil
1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground
1 teaspoon garlic powder Savory depth
1 teaspoon paprika Smoky flavor

For the Bang Bang Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise Creamy base
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce Essential for flavor
1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust for spice
1 tablespoon honey Balance the sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice Freshly squeezed

Garnish

2 tablespoons green onions Chopped

Equipment

Skillet
Whisk
bowl
Spatula

Method

Cooking Instructions

Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rest for 5 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until salmon is opaque.
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Adjust spice as needed.
Serve the salmon drizzled with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is dried before cooking for crispy skin. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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