Bang Bang Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
309 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Bang Bang Salmon Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning salmon fillets with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. The salmon is baked at 425°F for approximately 8 minutes until it easily flakes with a fork, indicating doneness while retaining moisture. Meanwhile, the Bang Bang Sauce is prepared by whisking together mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, and rice vinegar, yielding a creamy, sweet-spicy condiment.
Once the salmon is cooked, it is basted generously with the sauce and garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro. The creamy honey-sriracha glaze complements the tender salmon by adding layers of gentle heat and sweet acidity, enhancing the natural flavor of the fish without overpowering it.
This dish serves well as a main course and can be paired with simple sides to balance the richness. Serving the salmon immediately ensures the sauce remains fresh and the texture of the fish is optimal.
Ingredients
The Salmon
- 4 pieces salmon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or spicy paprika for more kick, sweet paprika, each
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley to serve, minced, or cilantro
Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise can be light
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha more to taste
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon on top, skin side down. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the salmon and then bake it for 8 minutes, or until it looks opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is in the oven, make the bang bang sauce. Mix the mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, and rice vinegar together in a small bowl.
- When the salmon comes out of the oven, baste the top of it with bang bang sauce, sprinkle a little cilantro or parsley on top, and then serve it right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 piece of salmon | |
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 853mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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