Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a flavorful, easy-to-make baked salmon dish featuring a spicy and creamy sriracha mayonnaise sauce balanced with honey and lemon juice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe offers a delicious blend of heat and sweetness with tender, flaky salmon fillets.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Garnish
- 2 sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the lined baking sheet, seasoning each fillet lightly with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Mix Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Stir until the sauce is smooth and well blended, balancing the heat and sweetness.
- Coat Salmon: Spoon half of the prepared sauce over the salmon fillets, ensuring each is generously coated to infuse flavor during baking.
- Bake Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked but still moist.
- Finish and Serve: After baking, drizzle the remaining sauce over the salmon fillets and garnish with sliced green onions to add a fresh crunch and color contrast before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control the heat level to your preference.
- Ensure the salmon is cooked through but not overbaked to maintain moistness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact in the sauce.
- Parchment paper lining helps prevent the salmon from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Optional garnish of green onions adds a mild onion flavor and garnish appeal.
