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Bang Bang Salmon Made Perfect in Just 15 Minutes Recipe

Bang Bang Salmon Made Perfect in Just 15 Minutes Recipe
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This Bang Bang Salmon recipe delivers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors in just 15 minutes. Featuring succulent salmon fillets pan-seared to perfection and topped with a creamy, zesty Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime, this dish is easy to prepare and impressively flavorful. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines minimal ingredients with maximum taste.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
  2. Heat Your Pan: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow it to heat until shimmering but not smoking to ensure a nice sear on the salmon.
  3. Cook the Salmon: Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them to develop a crispy crust. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: While the salmon is cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice in a small bowl until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
  5. Finish and Serve: Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the heat. Drizzle the prepared Bang Bang sauce generously over the salmon fillets and garnish with finely chopped green onions for a fresh burst of flavor. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha depending on your preferred spice level.
  • If using skin-on salmon, cooking skin-side down first ensures a crispy texture.
  • Serve with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
  • This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger groups.

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Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, Spicy Salmon, Quick Salmon Recipe, Easy Seafood Dinner, Pan-Seared Salmon, Bang Bang Sauce

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