Bang Bang Salmon

by Kayla Berman on March 22, 2023 1 comment

Bang Bang Salmon is an easy, healthy, and delicious dinner recipe! Made with seasoned salmon fillets, light mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha hot sauce … this sweet and spicy salmon is tender, flakey, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with rice and veggies for the perfect weeknight dinner!

Sweet, Spicy, & Creamy Baked Salmon Dinner

I am a sucker for a sweet and savory or sweet and spicy sauce. Especially on salmon! It has truly always been my favorite.

Make it perfectly creamy too and I’m obsessed.

Salmon with Homemade Bang Bang Sauce is just that! Think tender, flakey salmon fillets baked in the oven with a sriracha, sweet chili, and mayo sauce on top. Talk about flavorful!

Not only is it delicious, but this salmon dinner is incredibly quick and easy to make too! Serve it with rice and veggies for a healthy meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Looking for more delicious salmon recipes? Check out my Honey Garlic Salmon Bites, Air Fryer Salmon Bites, or Baked Pesto Butter Salmon.

Ingredients

This easy and healthy dinner only requires a handful of ingredients!

Ingredient Notes

Salmon: You’ll need two prepared salmon filets for this recipe! This is about 3/4 lb.
Light Mayo: Light mayonnaise is the base of the creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. You’ll need 2 tbsp! You could also use regular mayo if you would like.
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce: Thai sweet chili sauce is what gives the sauce it’s delicious sweetness. 1 1/2 tbsp is perfect.
Sriracha: And sriracha sauce is what gives it its spice. Add 1/2 – 1 tsp depending on how spicy you like it!
Seasonings: This salmon dish gets so much flavor from the sauce, that you don’t need too much extra seasoning. Only 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

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How To Make This Recipe

This baked salmon with a spicy, sweet sauce is super easy to make! It comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: First set the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2: Next add the paprika and garlic powder to a small bowl. Combine.

Step 3: Place the salmon fillets skin side down in a small baking dish or sheet pan. Coat each piece of salmon with the spice mix. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Next prepare the bang bang sauce. Add the light mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to another small bowl. Combine until smooth.

Step 5: Spread the bang bang sauce on top of the salmon. Spread in a thin layer to get golden brown, crispy results and a thicker layer for more creamy, saucy results.

Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on how you like your salmon cooked. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7: Serve with any extra sauce if you’d like and green onions. Enjoy!

How To Serve This Recipe

There are so many delicious ways to serve this salmon!

I like to pair it with a green vegetable and cauliflower rice for a low carb option. Or brown or jasmine rice for something a bit more satisfying!

Here are some other fantastic options:

Expert Tips

Pat the salmon dry with paper towels before adding seasonings or sauce. This will help make for the crispiest salmon.

Adjust the spice level! Add more or less sriracha hot sauce to add more or less spicy flavor.

Line the baking dish or sheet with parchment paper. This makes for such easy cleanup!

Coat the salmon in a thin layer of sauce for a crispier, golden brown outside.

Coat the salmon in a thick layer of sauce for a saucy, creamy texture.

Garnish with green onions! It adds both a beautiful look and delicious taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is bang bang sauce?

Bang bang sauce is a sweet and spicy mayo based sauce! It was made super popular through Bonefish Grill’s bang bang shrimp appetizer.

If you love the sound of this, check out my Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp!

Is salmon healthy?

Yes, salmon is super healthy! It is considered to be one of the most nutritious foods out there.

Salmon is a great source of protein, loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, and is high in B vitamins too. It also may reduce the risk of certain diseases!

What type of salmon should I use?

I always use and recommend using Atlantic salmon!

Should I keep the skin on the salmon?

Keeping the salmon skin on is recommended to make the most moist and juicy baked salmon. However, you can always take the skin off after cooking.

This is what I do! I don’t enjoy eating the skin so I just peel it off once baked. It comes off super easily.

But you could really do either! Skin on versus skin off wont make a crazy difference.

How do I know the salmon is cooked?

There are multiple ways to check to see if your salmon is cooked!

First, you can gently press into the fish with your finger or a fork to see if it flakes. If the salmon is cooked through it will flake right off!

You can also use a meat thermometer and check to ensure the thickest part of the fillet has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees. This is what the FDA states as the safe temperature for seafood to be cooked to.

However, lots of people enjoy salmon cooked to a few degrees lower!

My personal favorite way to check if my salmon is cooked is to just cut into the fillet and see for myself.

How to best store this recipe?

You can store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep best for up to 3 days!

How to reheat this recipe?

I recommend reheating salmon in the oven. I place in the oven at 350-400 degrees for about 10 minutes until warmed throughout.

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Bang Bang Salmon

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Author: Kayla Berman
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 18 Minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven Baked

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Ingredients

Scale

2 salmon fillets, about 3/4 lb
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp light mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
1/2 – 1 tsp sriracha hot sauce, or add to taste
Salt
Pepper
Green onions

Instructions

First set the oven to 400 degrees.
Next add the paprika and garlic powder to a small bowl. Combine.
Place the salmon fillets skin side down in a small baking dish or sheet pan. Coat each piece of salmon with the spice mix. Season with salt and pepper.
Next prepare the bang bang sauce. Add the light mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to another small bowl. Combine until smooth.
Spread the bang bang sauce on top of the salmon. Spread in a thin layer to get golden brown, crispy results and a thicker layer for more creamy, saucy results.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on how you like your salmon cooked. Broil on high for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve with any extra sauce if you’d like and green onions. Enjoy!

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by Kayla Berman on March 22, 2023

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Bang Bang Salmon

Sweet, Spicy, & Creamy Baked Salmon Dinner