Bang Bang Salmon Made Perfect in Just 15 Minutes Recipe
This Bang Bang Salmon recipe delivers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors in just 15 minutes. Pan-seared salmon fillets are seasoned with a flavorful spice mix and topped with a creamy, zesty Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is a quick and impressive option for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a better sear. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to create a flavorful crust.
- Heat Your Pan: Pour olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering, which ensures the salmon will cook evenly and develop a golden crust.
- Cook the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes to let the skin crisp up. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth and well combined. Adjust sriracha according to your preferred spice level.
- Finish and Serve: Once the salmon is cooked through, transfer to plates. Drizzle the prepared Bang Bang sauce generously over each fillet and sprinkle with finely chopped green onions for freshness and a mild onion flavor. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise to make the sauce lighter and healthier.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to control the heat level according to your preference.
- If you prefer skin-on salmon, cooking skin-side down first helps achieve a crispy texture.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover Bang Bang sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, spicy salmon, easy salmon recipe, pan-seared salmon, quick dinner, seafood recipe, spicy sauce
