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Bang Bang Salmon

Quick & Flavorful Bang Bang Salmon Dinner in Just 15 Minutes

This Bang Bang Salmon is a quick, high-protein dish that transforms weeknight dinners with its crispy exterior and spicy-sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika optional
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or lemon juice
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bang Bang Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
  5. Serve the salmon with the Bang Bang sauce drizzled over the top and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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