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Delicious Bang Bang Salmon recipe with spicy sauce and fresh ingredients

Bang Bang Salmon

A quick and flavorful dish featuring pan-seared salmon topped with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce that is ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for casual dinners or date nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces 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
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 raw Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 green onions finely chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Press the rub in gently.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high until hot. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Cooking
  1. Place the salmon in the pan, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Don’t crowd the pan.
  2. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes to develop a golden crust.
  3. Flip the fillets and cook 2–3 more minutes, depending on thickness and how done you like it.
  4. While the fish cooks, whisk the sauce: combine mayonnaise (or yogurt), sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Stir in half the green onions. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness.
  5. Transfer salmon to plates. Spoon or drizzle the bang bang sauce over each fillet. Finish with the remaining green onions for color and bite.

Notes

For a milder sauce, reduce the sriracha to 1 tablespoon and add more honey. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.