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Bang Bang Salmon

Published: Nov 15, 2022 · Last Updated: May 14, 2024 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Bang bang salmon is a fun salmon recipe with a sweet and spicy sauce. The salmon gets coated in the bang bang sauce for a flavorful dish. This is a quick recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal or easy lunch.

Salmon with bang bang sauce served over rice.

Sweet and spicy is one of my favorite combinations. So I absolutely adore bang bang sauce.

While bang bang sauce is commonly used on shrimp, I decided to liven up some salmon with the sauce.

The result? A delicious flaky salmon that was so flavorful. The bang bang sauce gave it that spice and heat, but mellowed out by the sweetness and creaminess of the mayo. So delicious.

Even better? The bang bang salmon is ready in less than 20 minutes! The homemade bang bang sauce is easy to whip up, and the salmon cooks quickly in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (4-6 oz each)
  • Olive oil
  • Paprika
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sweet chili sauce
  • Sriracha
  • Lemon juice

How to make bang bang salmon

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

Next, mix together the ingredients for the bang bang sauce in a medium bowl.

Bang bang sauce in a white bowl with a spoon.

Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Drizzle with olive oil and rub oil into the salmon on all sides. Sprinkle smoked paprika on the salmon fillets and rub in. Season with salt and pepper.

Uncooked salmon on a baking sheet.

Spoon bang bang sauce over the top of the salmon. (Note - do NOT place the spoon back in the bang bang sauce if it has touched the uncooked salmon). Use a new spoon if needed.

Salmon topped with bang bang sauce on a baking sheet.

Bake the salmon until done, then drizzle with more bang bang sauce.

Top with green onions if desired.

Salmon with bang bang sauce on a white plate.

I love the bang bang salmon served on top of some rice.

Salmon with bang bang sauce served over rice.

What is bang bang sauce?

Bang bang sauce is a creamy, sweet, spicy sauce that was popularized by Bonefish Grill. Their bang bang shrimp appetizer is coated in this delicious sauce.

It's typically made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha sauce, but can sometimes include other ingredients.

The sauce is creamy from the mayonnaise, has sweetness from the sweet chili sauce, and a kick of heat from the sriracha.

I also love making bang bang potatoes! It's a great use for the bang bang sauce.

Customization ideas

Want to make it spicier? Add a touch of cayenne pepper to the salmon fillets OR add more sriracha to your bang bang sauce.

Squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice over the cooked salmon or add some lemon zest or lime zest.

What to serve with the bang bang salmon

I love serving the bang bang salmon with some sesame rice and green onions. I love adding a veggie to my bowl or plate too! Here's a few ideas.

  • Air fryer sesame green beans
  • Air fryer shishito peppers
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  • Roasted asparagus with lemon zest
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Recipe notes

  • I recommend removing the salmon skin before cooking. However, you can remove after cooking as well. The salmon skin does not get crispy in this recipe.
  • When spooning the bang bang sauce over the salmon, do not place the spoon back in the bowl if it has touched the raw salmon. Instead, use a new spoon.
  • Cooking time may vary based on the size and thickness of your salmon.
  • If you have any leftover bang bang sauce, it can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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Bang Bang Salmon

Recipe by Aimee
Bang bang salmon is a fun salmon recipe with a sweet and spicy sauce. The salmon gets coated in the bang bang sauce for a flavorful dish.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 427 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 4-6 oz each
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • salt
  • pepper

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix together all ingredients for the bang bang sauce in a medium bowl until combined. Set aside.
  • Pat salmon dry on all sizes and drizzle with olive oil. Rub the olive oil into all surfaces of the salmon. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spoon some bang bang sauce over the top of each salmon fillet (save some sauce for serving with the salmon after cooking).
  • Cook in the oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness of salmon.
  • Remove from the oven and drizzle with more bang bang sauce.

Notes

  • I recommend removing the salmon skin before cooking. However, you can remove after cooking as well. The salmon skin does not get crispy in this recipe.
  • When spooning the bang bang sauce over the salmon, do not place the spoon back in the bowl if it has touched the raw salmon. Instead, use a new spoon.
  • Cooking time may vary based on the size and thickness of your salmon.
  • If you have any leftover bang bang sauce, it can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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