Description
Deliciously seared Bang Bang Salmon topped with a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice, finished with fresh green onions. This quick and easy Asian-inspired dish delivers restaurant-quality flavors in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 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
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
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat your salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Gently press the seasonings into the salmon for even flavor distribution.
- Heat Your Pan: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat the oil until it shimmers but does not smoke, indicating the pan is at the ideal temperature for searing.
- Cook the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets into the hot skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to develop a crispy crust. Flip the fillets and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium or 145°F for well-done.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and vibrant orange-pink in color.
- Finish and Serve: Remove salmon from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute. Generously drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the warm fillets and sprinkle with finely chopped green onions for a fresh and colorful finish.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry before cooking to achieve a perfect sear and avoid steaming.
- Prepare the Bang Bang sauce while the salmon is cooking to save time and prevent sauce separation.
- Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for best flavor.
- Reheat gently in a covered skillet with a bit of water to maintain moisture and texture.
- For dairy-free, use plant-based mayonnaise in the sauce.
- Let salmon come to room temperature before cooking for more even results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, salmon recipe, quick salmon, easy salmon dinner, Asian-inspired seafood, spicy salmon, weeknight salmon
