Bang Bang Salmon
Bang Bang Salmon takes salmon filets, smothered in bang bang sauce, which is sweet with a kick, and then baked to perfection. You will love this simple yet oh-so-tasty dinner that can be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfect Taste & Texture: Tender and flaky bang bang salmon is coated in a perfectly balanced sauce with both sweet and spicy flavors!
Quick & Easy: This recipe is for my busy moms! It only takes 10 minutes to prep and then just about 12 minutes to cook. And it tastes amazing!
Versatile: You can use this salmon for bowls, wraps, and salads. I love making this with my spring rolls and fried rice. Get creative and make something new!
Ingredients Needed for Bang Bang Salmon
The recipe has a short ingredient list, and you probably already have everything you need for the sauce! Find the exact ingredient measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Salmon
Salmon: You’ll need four salmon filets, which should be about 2 pounds with the skins.
Salt & Pepper: Sprinkle the filets with some kosher salt and black pepper for extra flavor.
Bang Bang Sauce
Mayonnaise: The creamy base for the bang bang sauce.
Honey: To add just a hint of sweetness and balance the spice from the sriracha.
Sweet Chili Sauce: For the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavor. Try my homemade sweet chili sauce recipe!
Sriracha Sauce: Adds a kick of heat!
Salt: Brings the flavors together.
Garnish: For texture, color, and flavor, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
How to Make Bang Bang Salmon
This bang-bang salmon recipe is so simple, feels fresh and not heavy, and is perfect for busy weeknights. Even picky kids love the flavors! Just adjust the spice level to fit everyone’s preference!
Prep: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place them skin side down in a large oven-safe skillet or baking sheet.
Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, add the mayo, honey, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, salt, and sesame seeds.
Mix: Whisk the sauce ingredients together until smooth and combined.
Bake: Brush or drizzle half of the bang bang sauce on the salmon filets and reserve the rest for later. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is opaque in color. Brush the salmon with the reserved sauce and broil on high for 1-2 minutes. Remove the salmon from the oven when the center reads around 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The salmon will continue to cook and should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit before consuming.
Salmon Cooking Tips
Here are a few tips to help you nail this bang-bang salmon! You’re going to love it. It’s so irresistible.
Choosing the Salmon: Look for salmon with a really nice deep pink color. It is going to be flavorful and full of good nutrients. You don’t want a pale, orange, and wet-looking piece. I recommend spending a little extra on high-quality wild salmon because you can definitely taste the difference!
Don’t Overcook: Be careful not to overcook the salmon, or you’ll end up with dry fish. Cook it just until it’s slightly pink and flaky to keep it moist and delicious.
Let it Rest: Once your salmon is cooked to perfection, allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute, ensuring a juicy and flavorful bite every time.
Bang Bang Varieties: I love Bang Bang sauce! If you love it as well, you could try my bang bang chicken, Bonefish Grill copycat shrimp, and my favorite, bang bang shrimp tacos!
Storing Leftovers
Bang Bang salmon makes incredible leftovers! Here’s how to keep it fresh for serving later.
In the Refrigerator: Store leftover salmon in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To Reheat: The easiest way to reheat the salmon is in the microwave until warmed through. Pop your salmon in the oven for 10 minutes or until warmed through at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap the salmon in aluminum foil to keep it moist as it reheats.
More Salmon Recipes
Find even more salmon deliciousness with more of my favorite recipes! You will love all the amazing flavor and the texture of the salmon cooked to flaky, fork-tender goodness.
Bang Bang Salmon
Ingredients
Salmon
4 salmon filets about 2 pounds, skins on½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
¼ cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, or more to taste¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sesame seeds, more for garnishchopped green onion, for garnish