Bang Bang Salmon (Print)
Tender salmon fillets drizzled with creamy, spicy-sweet sauce and topped with green onions - ready in just 15 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Salmon
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4 salmon fillets (170g each), skin-on or skinless
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
→ For the Bang Bang Sauce
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½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
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3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
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2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
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1 tablespoon honey
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 green onions, finely chopped
# Directions:
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Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Place salmon in the hot pan, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
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In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and well combined.
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Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce generously over the cooked salmon and garnish with freshly chopped green onions.
# Notes:
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Pat the salmon dry before cooking for a perfect sear.
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Prepare the Bang Bang sauce while the salmon cooks for optimal timing.
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Store leftover salmon in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.