Description

Bang Bang Salmon is a flavorful baked salmon recipe featuring a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce made with sriracha, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. The salmon is baked to perfection, flaky and tender, and served with a creamy, mayonnaise-based dipping sauce garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This dish is quick to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option.

Ingredients

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Salmon

4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Dipping Sauce & Garnish

1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup after baking.
Prepare the Salmon: Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper to your preference.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Whisk these ingredients together until well blended.
Apply Sauce to Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Generously brush the sauce mixture over the top of each fillet, reserving some sauce for the dipping sauce.
Bake the Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily when tested with a fork. Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the fillets.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce: While the salmon bakes, mix the reserved sauce with mayonnaise in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy. This sauce will complement the salmon perfectly.
Rest the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes to let the juices redistribute.
Serve: Drizzle the salmon with the creamy dipping sauce and garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve hot alongside your preferred sides such as rice or steamed vegetables.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of sriracha to make the dish milder or spicier according to your taste.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
Try serving this salmon with jasmine rice or quinoa and steamed broccoli for a balanced meal.
If you prefer skinless salmon fillets, baking time remains the same but handle fillets carefully when serving.
Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.