Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Simple Bang Bang Salmon, a deliciously easy dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and offers a burst of flavor that will leave your family asking for more. Whether you choose to bake or air fry, you’ll enjoy a healthy meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Brush each fillet generously with the bang bang sauce; reserve some for drizzling later if desired.
- For air frying: Place fillets in a single layer in the basket and cook for 10-12 minutes until flaky.
- For baking: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until done.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg