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Bang Bang Salmon

15-Minute Bang Bang Salmon That's Quick and Irresistibly Delicious

Enjoy this Bang Bang Salmon that's quick and irresistibly delicious, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin-on for richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat your salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Cook the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a bowl.
  5. Remove cooked salmon from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and top with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to pat the salmon dry for a perfect sear. Reserve extra sauce for serving on the side.

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