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Bang bang salmon fillet with creamy sweet chili sauce served on a plate

Bang Bang Salmon with Sweet Chili Sauce

Bang bang salmon is a creamy, spicy-sweet salmon dish with a tender, flaky texture and bold flavor. It is an easy choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful meal for sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
Garnish and Serving
  • Chopped green onions or cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F / 200°C and prepare a baking sheet or baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Dry the salmon fillets with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey or agave syrup, and lime juice in a bowl, whisking until the sauce is smooth.
  4. Coat the top of each seasoned salmon fillet evenly with the bang bang sauce.
Baking
  1. Bake the salmon for 15–20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  2. If desired, broil the salmon for the final 1–2 minutes to lightly caramelize the sauce, keeping a close watch to avoid burning.
Serving
  1. Allow the salmon to rest briefly, then finish with chopped green onions or cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Dry the salmon before seasoning to help the sauce stick well and caramelize during baking.