Description
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring salmon fillets baked with a creamy, spicy, and sweet Bang Bang sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Trim any loose skin or fat if necessary.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Adjust spice or sweetness to taste.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- About 2 minutes before the salmon is done, remove the pan from the oven. Spoon the Bang Bang sauce generously over each fillet.
- Return to the oven for the remaining 2 minutes to warm the sauce and allow it to slightly caramelize.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure salmon fillets are similar in size for even cooking. If using frozen salmon, thaw completely in the refrigerator overnight and pat dry thoroughly. To avoid burning the honey in the sauce, do not broil unless closely monitored. The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 30
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