Ohhh yes — Bang Bang Salmon 🔥🐟
Sweet, spicy, creamy, and wildly addictive. Here’s an easy, restaurant-style version you can make at home.
Bang Bang Salmon (serves 2–3)
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1½ lb salmon fillets (skin on or off)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
Optional garnish
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the sauce
Mix all Bang Bang sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside. - Prep the salmon
Pat salmon dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. - Cook the salmon (choose one)
Oven (easy & reliable)
- Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C.
- Bake salmon 12–15 minutes until just cooked through.
Air Fryer (extra crispy edges)
- 390°F / 200°C for 8–10 minutes.
Pan-Seared (best crust)
- Sear in a hot skillet 4–5 min per side.
- Bang Bang it
- Spoon or brush sauce generously over cooked salmon.
- Broil 2–3 minutes until bubbly and slightly caramelized (optional but 🔥).
- Serve
- Sprinkle with green onions & sesame seeds.
Serving Ideas
- Over jasmine rice or coconut rice
- In tacos with slaw
- On a salad with avocado & cucumber
Pro Tips
- Want it spicier? Add more sriracha or chili flakes.
- Want it lighter? Swap half the mayo for Greek yogurt.
- Leftover sauce = 🔥 on shrimp, chicken, or cauliflower.
If you want, I can give you a Bang Bang Salmon bowl or a crispy breaded version that goes absolutely crazy 😏
