Bang Bang Salmon 15 Minutes (Print)

Salmon fillets pan-seared and drizzled with a zesty Bang Bang sauce. Enjoy a bold and vibrant meal in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika

→ For the Bang Bang Sauce

07 - ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
08 - 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - Juice of 1 lime
12 - 2 green onions, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
02 - Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
03 - Place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth.
05 - Drizzle the prepared Bang Bang sauce over the cooked salmon fillets and garnish with finely chopped green onions.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Pat the salmon dry before cooking to achieve a perfect sear.
02 - Prepare the Bang Bang sauce while the salmon cooks to save time.
03 - Refrigerate any leftover salmon in an airtight container for up to 2 days.