Description
Spicy bang bang salmon delivers a flavor explosion from Asian-inspired cuisine. Creamy, zesty sauce complements crispy fish, making it irresistible for quick weeknight dinners you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz/170 g each, fresh)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a searing 400°F (200°C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking together creamy mayonnaise, fiery sriracha, golden honey, and zesty lime juice until the mixture becomes silky and well-integrated.
- Carefully position the salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even placement.
- Lavishly brush half of the spicy-sweet sauce over the salmon, coating the surface completely to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Slide the salmon into the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the fish reaches a perfect 145°F internal temperature and appears opaque and flaky.
- For an optional flavor boost, activate the broiler and caramelize the salmon’s surface for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let rest briefly to allow juices to redistribute.
- Transfer to serving plate and elegantly drizzle the remaining sauce over the top, creating an appetizing presentation.
- Garnish with optional fresh herbs or sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that reduces calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Add chopped green onions or sesame seeds on top for extra crunch and visual appeal, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Adjust sriracha quantity based on personal spice tolerance, ensuring the sauce complements rather than overwhelms the delicate salmon.
- Consider using wild-caught salmon for more sustainable and omega-3 rich option, which provides better nutritional benefits compared to farm-raised fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg