What is bang bang sauce?

Bang Bang Sauce is a slightly sweet and slightly spicy mayo-based sauce. It comes from the popular Chinese Bang Bang Chicken dish.

How do you tell when Salmon is done cooking?

Salmon is considered fully cooked through when the internal temperature reads 145 degrees F, but salmon can be eaten at medium which is closer to 130 degrees F. Instead of using the temperature, salmon is cooked when it is an opaque pink and flakes easily with a fork.

Do I leave the salmon skin on?

If your salmon filets have skin, you can leave the skin on and place the filets skin side down on the baking sheet. Once cooked, the salmon will easily flake away from the skin.

Bang Bang Salmon (+ Sauce recipe)

Name: Bang Bang Salmon (+ Sauce recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 4-6oz salmon filets, with or without skins; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Sliced green onions, optional for garnish; Sesame Seeds, optional for garnish; Cooked Rice, optional for serving; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 1 teaspoon sriracha, adjust to taste; 1 tablespoon honey

Bang Bang Salmon (+ Sauce recipe)

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This Bang Bang Salmon recipe takes salmon filets that are rubbed with spices and then brushed with a simple sweet and spicy bang bang sauce. They bake in the oven in under 10 minutes for an easy dinner!

Author: Kathleen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salmon

4 4-6oz salmon filets, with or without skins
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sliced green onions, optional for garnish
Sesame Seeds, optional for garnish
Cooked Rice, optional for serving

Spice Rub

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Bang Bang Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha, adjust to taste
1 tablespoon honey

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Instructions

Prep - Start by getting your oven preheating to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make Bang Bang Sauce - In a medium bowl, mix together the bang bang sauce ingredients (mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey). Adjust the spice/sweet level to taste.
Season Salmon - Place the salmon filets on the lined baking sheet and drizzle the salmon with the oil. Mix up the spice rub in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the filets. Rub the seasoning all over the top of the filets.
Brush on Sauce - Set aside half of the sauce and with the other half, brush or spoon it over the tops of the filets.
Bake Salmon - Bake the salmon until for 6-8 minutes until almost fully cooked (salmon is fully cooked at 145 degrees F or cooked to medium at 130 degrees F.) then I like to turn on the broiler to high and broil for just a minute or two to finish cooking and get crispier edges.
Serve - Transfer the salmon to plates and serve with a drizzle of the remaining bang bang sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds/sliced green onions

Notes

Leftovers - Salmon is best served right after cooking, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. I recommend either reheating the salmon in the oven or air fryer or eating cold.
Adjust Sauce to Taste - You can easily adjust the spice and sweet level of the Bang Bang Sauce by adding more or less honey/sriracha.
Don't Overcook Salmon - Salmon is considered fully cooked at 145 degrees F and when it easily flakes with a fork. Be careful not to overcook the salmon or it can become dry.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce in Advance - You can make the sauce in advance and store in a container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 filet of salmon + sauce
Calories: 658
Sugar: 7.2 g
Sodium: 827.1 mg
Fat: 46.3 g
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Protein: 31.7 g
Cholesterol: 63.7 mg

Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, Bang Bang Sauce

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