What is Bang Bang salmon?

Bang Bang salmon is a quick and flavorful dish made with baked salmon fillets topped in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. The sauce, inspired by the famous Bang Bang shrimp, uses mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that brings bold flavor with minimal ingredients.

What to eat with Bang Bang salmon?

Great sides for Bang Bang salmon include jasmine rice, mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli, and cucumber salad. You can also build rice bowls with avocado, cabbage slaw, or quinoa. The key is pairing it with dishes that balance the richness of the sauce.

What is Bang Bang sauce for?

Bang Bang sauce is a creamy, spicy-sweet condiment used for dishes like salmon, shrimp, chicken, or even roasted vegetables. It typically includes mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. It’s popular for its bold flavor and easy prep.

What is Bang Bang Chinese food?

The term originates from “Bang Bang chicken,” a traditional Chinese dish from Sichuan cuisine where poached chicken is pounded and served cold with a spicy sesame sauce. Today’s Western Bang Bang recipes are a creamy, fusion-inspired spin on that idea.

Bang Bang Salmon: Easy 30-Min Dinner with Addictive Sauce

Name: Bang Bang Salmon Recipe: Easy, Bold, and So Addictive
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, skin on; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional); 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tablespoon sriracha; 1 teaspoon honey or lime juice

Ingredients

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4 salmon fillets, skin on

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

1 tablespoon sriracha

1 teaspoon honey or lime juice

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Place salmon fillets on the sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. Bake for 12–15 minutes until almost done.

4. Mix mayo, chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a bowl.

5. Spoon sauce over salmon and bake 2–3 more minutes.

6. Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds if desired.

7. Serve with rice, veggies, or in a bowl.

Notes

Adjust sriracha to taste for more or less heat.

Great for leftovers use in tacos, wraps, or bowls.

Author: Elena Ross
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 18 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 370
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 590mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 70mg