Description
Zesty Bang Bang Salmon brings Korean-inspired flavors to your dinner table with a crispy, spicy coating that delights the senses. Quick and easy preparation ensures you can enjoy restaurant-quality seafood at home with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon filets (about 1½ pounds), skin-on
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Garnish:
- 0.5 cup (116 g) mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup (66 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless cooking and easy cleanup.
- Coat salmon filets with olive oil, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Create a zesty seasoning blend by mixing paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Gently press the seasoning mixture onto the salmon, allowing the spices to adhere and infuse flavor.
- Craft the signature Bang Bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth and well-integrated.
- Strategically divide the sauce into two portions: one for pre-baking glaze and another for final drizzling.
- Generously brush half the sauce over the salmon filets, creating a glossy, flavorful coating.
- Arrange the salmon on the prepared baking sheet, positioning filets skin-side down with adequate spacing.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, monitoring doneness around the 6-minute mark.
- Check the salmon’s internal temperature, aiming for 145°F (63°C). For additional crispness, broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the cooked salmon to a serving plate.
- Embellish the filets with the remaining Bang Bang sauce, adding a luxurious finishing touch.
- Sprinkle chopped chives over the salmon for a pop of color and fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Complement the dish with steamed rice or a light salad to create a balanced, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Spice levels can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing Sriracha amount for personal heat preference.
- Salmon cooks quickly, so monitor closely to prevent overcooking and maintain tender, flaky texture.
- Fresh ingredients like homemade chili sauce or local honey elevate the overall flavor profile dramatically.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 727 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg