Description
Spicy and creamy bang bang salmon delivers a flavor explosion that dances between crispy and luscious textures. Creamy sriracha mayo and perfectly golden panko crust make this dish a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 150 grams/5.3 ounces each)
Cooking Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot salmon fillets with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, promoting a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Generously season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil until it shimmers and radiates intense heat.
- Gently position salmon fillets skin-side down, allowing the skin to develop a golden, crackling texture for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully rotate salmon and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until fish turns opaque and reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F.
- Simultaneously prepare bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice until achieving a silky, harmonious blend.
- Plate the golden-crusted salmon and lavishly cascade the vibrant bang bang sauce over each fillet.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of finely chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional fiery red chili slices to elevate visual and textural dimensions.
- Present immediately to preserve the salmon’s optimal temperature and sauce’s fresh vibrancy.
Notes
- Pat salmon thoroughly to achieve maximum crispiness, removing all surface moisture before cooking ensures golden exterior.
- Opt for high-quality salmon with consistent thickness for even cooking and optimal texture throughout the fillet.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting sriracha quantity in bang bang sauce, allowing personalization for spice preferences.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by using tamari instead of traditional sweet chili sauce for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 484
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 584mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg