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Bang Bang Salmon with Chili Sauce

Bang Bang Salmon with Chili Sauce
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Bang Bang Salmon with Chili Sauce is a vibrant, bold-flavored dish combining spicy, tangy, and creamy elements with tender, flaky wild-caught salmon. Ready in under 30 minutes, this heart-healthy recipe features a luscious chili mayo sauce that perfectly complements the richness of salmon, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests on special occasions.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 wild-caught salmon fillets, skinless or skin-on
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons cooking oil (such as vegetable or olive oil)

Chili Sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or preferred chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Garnish

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Optional: fresh cilantro leaves, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chili Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust the sauce to your preferred heat and sweetness levels.
  2. Season the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
  3. Cook the Salmon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until flaky and just cooked through.
  4. Coat the Salmon with Sauce: Remove the salmon from heat and spoon the prepared chili sauce generously over the fillets, ensuring every bite will be bursting with flavor.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Top the sauced salmon with sliced green onions and serve immediately with your choice of sides or wraps.

Notes

  • Use the freshest salmon you can find for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook the salmon; it should flake easily but remain moist inside.
  • Taste the chili sauce as you go to balance sweetness and heat to your liking.
  • Warm your serving plates to help keep the salmon hot longer.
  • Let the cooked salmon rest for a couple of minutes before adding the sauce to lock in juices.

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Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, chili sauce, spicy salmon, quick salmon recipe, healthy salmon dinner, omega-3 salmon

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