Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a flavorful and spicy dish featuring tender salmon filets coated in a creamy, tangy sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic. Cooked quickly in an air fryer to achieve a perfectly cooked and slightly crispy exterior, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal. Garnished with dried parsley and sesame seeds, it offers a delightful combination of heat and sweetness with a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 (4 oz) Salmon Filets
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
- 2-3 Tablespoons Honey
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced
Garnish (optional)
- Dried Parsley
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Season both sides of the salmon filets evenly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, and honey until well combined. Set aside about half of the sauce for serving.
- Coat the salmon: Liberally spread the sauce mixture on all sides of each salmon filet, ensuring they are fully covered in the flavorful mixture.
- Cook the salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Place the coated salmon filets in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches your desired level of doneness.
- Add finishing touches: Once cooked, spoon some of the reserved sauce mixture over the top of the hot salmon filets. Sprinkle dried parsley and sesame seeds on top for garnish.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Bang Bang Salmon hot, paired with your choice of sides such as rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- To make this recipe in the oven, follow the same preparation steps but bake the salmon at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness.
- You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha or honey according to your taste preferences.
- For a lower fat option, consider using light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as a substitute.
- If fresh garlic is unavailable, garlic powder can be used as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet with sauce
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg