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Bang Bang Salmon

Bang Bang Salmon: Easy Spicy Recipe for Weeknight Delight

Bang Bang Salmon is a deliciously spicy dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • Air Fryer
  • baking tray

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot chilli sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Salmon

  • 4 fillets salmon, cut into 3 cm cubes
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Cucumber and Avocado Salad

  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 spring onion finely chopped, plus extra to serve
  • ½ bunch coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
  • 1 cup edamame beans thawed and drained
  • 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger optional

Serving Suggestion

  • Steamed jasmine rice
  • Lime wedges optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the salmon cubes with the paprika, onion powder, black pepper, soy sauce and olive oil. Toss well to coat.
  • Spoon ¼ cup of the bang bang sauce into the bowl and gently toss again to lightly coat the salmon pieces.
  • If using an air fryer or oven, you can also brush the sauce onto the salmon pieces once the salmon is arranged in the air fryer basket or on the baking tray.
  • Set the remaining sauce aside for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bang Bang Salmon, easy salmon, quick salmon, salmon recipe, spicy salmon, Weeknight Dinner
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