Description

Bang Bang Salmon is a tantalizing dish that elevates your dining experience with its spicy, creamy sauce and perfectly seared salmon fillets. This quick and easy recipe transforms any meal into a culinary adventure, making it perfect for date nights or family gatherings. With vibrant flavors of garlic, ginger, and lime, each bite is a burst of deliciousness that will leave you craving more. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your guests and indulge in a delightful seafood treat at home.

Ingredients

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2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
3 tbsp full-fat mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Prep the ingredients: Mince garlic and grate ginger.
Mix the sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
Season the salmon: Pat fillets dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down; cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Flip & finish cooking: Gently turn the fillets; cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
Add the sauce: Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the salmon in the pan, warming slightly before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 85mg