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 !

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.

Bang Bang Salmon - Wellness by Kay

Description

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!

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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