Bang Bang Salmon
A quick and flavorful Bang Bang salmon recipe topped with a creamy, sweet-spicy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
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 Use low-sodium if watching salt.
- 2 tablespoons sriracha Adjust to taste.
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1 lime Can substitute with rice vinegar.
- 2 pieces green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat each salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Cooking
- Place salmon in the pan, skin-side down (if applicable). Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked to your liking.
- While salmon is cooking, whisk together mayonnaise (or yogurt), sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Stir in half of the chopped green onions.
Serving
- Transfer salmon to plates and drizzle the bang bang sauce over each fillet. Top with remaining green onions.
Notes
Option to use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. For a thinner sauce, add warm water or extra lime juice as needed.