Description
Bang bang salmon delivers a mouthwatering fusion of Korean and Thai-inspired flavors, promising a culinary adventure that dances across your palate. Crispy exterior meets tender fish, with zesty sauce creating a perfect balance for spice enthusiasts seeking a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Seafood:
- 4 salmon fillets, skin on
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Meticulously dry salmon fillets using clean paper towels, ensuring surface moisture is completely removed for optimal searing and seasoning.
- Liberally season both sides of salmon with salt and freshly ground pepper, creating a foundational flavor profile.
- Select a robust, oven-safe skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and just before smoking point.
- Carefully place salmon fillets skin-side down, allowing skin to transform into a crispy, golden-brown texture through direct contact with hot surface.
- After approximately 4-5 minutes of sizzling, delicately flip fillets to reveal perfectly crisped skin.
- Seamlessly transition skillet from stovetop to preheated 400°F oven, continuing cooking process for 6-8 minutes until salmon reaches tender, flaky consistency.
- Simultaneously craft dynamic Bang Bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar into harmonious, vibrant blend.
- Extract salmon from oven, then lavishly drench each fillet with prepared sauce, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Elegantly garnish with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions for textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately alongside complementary side dishes, presenting a culinary masterpiece bursting with complex flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Patting salmon dry ensures a crispy exterior and helps seasonings adhere better to the fish surface.
- Using an oven-safe skillet allows seamless transition from stovetop to oven, reducing dish cleanup and maintaining optimal cooking temperature.
- Adjust spice level in Bang Bang sauce by increasing or decreasing sriracha amount, making it suitable for different heat preferences.
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, protein-rich sauce alternative that maintains creamy texture while reducing calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg