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Bang Bang Salmon

Bang Bang Salmon: 15-Minute Delight You Can't Resist

Bang Bang Salmon is a quick, impressive, and flavorful dish taking just 15 minutes to make, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Can be skin-on or skinless.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Substitute with any neutral oil if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For proper seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used as a substitution.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Try smoked paprika for different flavor.
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter variation.
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Essential for the dish.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust to taste for preferred heat level.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Agave syrup or maple syrup can be used instead.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Feel free to substitute with lemon juice.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes without moving them.
  4. Flip the salmon gently and cook for another 2–3 minutes until cooked to your liking.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a bowl to make the Bang Bang sauce.
  6. Remove the salmon from heat, rest for 1 minute, drizzle with Bang Bang sauce, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping. Customize the spice levels in your sauce as desired.

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