Bang Bang Salmon
Bang Bang Salmon is an outrageously delicious and spicy dish! It is also stupid easy to make perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Made with fresh salmon, which is coated with a mixture of mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and other seasonings, and then baked in the oven. The result is a dish that is both spicy and savory, with a creamy texture that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs of salmon skin removed
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, paprika, salt, and pepper.½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place the salmon on the baking sheet, and spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top of the salmon.3 lbs of salmon
- Bake the salmon for 20-25 minutes, or until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- After the salmon is cooked through, set the oven to broil. Place the salmon under the broiler for 2 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and crispy.
- Once the salmon is finished broiling, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve the salmon hot, garnished with sliced green onions or cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 34gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 854mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 232IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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