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Bang Bang Salmon

This quick and delicious Bang Bang Salmon recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and cook, featuring a creamy, spicy sauce that enhances the salmon's flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets Look for bright and firm fillets.
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt Use Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha Adjust for desired heat.
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions For garnish.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • as needed olive oil For cooking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth and well combined.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a non-stick skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, then carefully flip them and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through.
  3. Remove the skillet from heat and generously spoon the Bang Bang sauce over the cooked salmon fillets.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving for an extra pop of flavor and color.

Notes

For variations, try adding honey to the sauce for sweetness or substituting salmon for shrimp or chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.