If you are looking for a new way to cook salmon, then this Bang Bang Salmon recipe is it! A creamy sauce with a kick of heat and a touch of sweetness smothered over salmon fillets. It takes less than 20 minutes to make too. Bang Bang Salmon is our go-to weeknight meal, and there are so many different ways to serve it.
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We are always looking for new ways to make salmon a bit more exciting, and this bang bang sauce is it! You might have heard of bang bang shrimp before or bang bang chicken, but bang bang salmon is our favourite!
Usually made with mayonnaise for the base, we have used yogurt to keep it lighter and mixed it with chilli sauce, maple syrup and some lemon juice. You are going to want to put this sauce on everything!
If you are looking for more salmon recipes, why not try our high protein Greek Salmon Bowl or Salmon Quinoa Bowl, quick Hot Honey Salmon, delicious Creamy Dill Salmon or our impressive looking Herb Crusted Salmon?
Want even more salmon? Take a look at our post on the 34 Best Salmon Recipes.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Salmon - We used 4 salmon fillets. You could do a side of salmon instead, but this would change the cooking time.
- Yogurt - Traditionally, bang band salmon would be made with mayonnaise, but we try to make lighter swaps where we can, so we used 0% Greek yogurt. This also adds some extra protein.
- Sriracha - We only used a little bit of this, but you could definitely add more for a kick of heat.
- Maple Syrup - This adds a lovely sweetness. You could swap it for honey if you prefer.
- Lemon juice - This adds acidity. You could add some lemon zest too, if you wanted extra lemon flavour.
- Sweet chilli sauce - This adds an extra kick of heat and sweetness.
Variations
Grill/Air Fryer - Instead of baking, grill the salmon over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through. Did you know that you can also make bang bang salmon in the air fryer? It will take about 10 minutes at 190°C.
Bang Bang Salmon Tacos - Flake the cooked salmon and serve it in soft tortillas with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of Bang Bang sauce.
Bang Bang Salmon Bowl - Serve the salmon over a bed of rice or quinoa, or our Brown Rice and Quinoa Blend, with steamed vegetables, avocado slices, and a generous helping of Bang Bang sauce.
How To Make Bang Bang Salmon
Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C (fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Step 1: Put the yogurt, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, maple syrup and lemon juice into a bowl.
- Step 2: Mix well so everything is combined - this is your Bang Bang sauce.
- Step 3: Put the salmon onto a lined baking tray and coat in half the bang bang sauce.
- Step 4: Cook for 12-14 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
This recipe will make double the amount of bang band sauce you need. Half is to go on the salmon, and half is to serve alongside it, as you definitely need extra of this sauce for dipping.
Make sure you separate half the sauce before spreading on the salmon, so you aren't brushing the raw salmon and then dipping into the remaining sauce.
Pair your Bang Bang Salmon with a fresh green salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic mashed potatoes for a well-rounded meal. For a lighter option, serve with a side of steamed broccoli or asparagus.
Try our Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes or serve it with rice like our Perfect Microwave Rice.
Bang Bang Salmon Extra Tips
- Fresh or frozen salmon fillets work well for this recipe. If using frozen, make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
- The heat of the Bang Bang sauce can be adjusted by varying the amount of sriracha. Start with less if you're sensitive to spice and add more to taste.
- The Bang Bang sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. This makes it easy to whip up this dish on a busy weeknight.
- If you want your salmon a little crispy, then you can put it under the grill (broiler) for a couple of minutes before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bang Bang sauce can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to a week. Store any leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can either reheat it in the air fryer, or just flake it up and serve cold on a salad.
Absolutely! This bang bang sauce pairs well with other types of fish like cod, tilapia, or halibut. Adjust cooking times accordingly based on the thickness of the fillets.
Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 63°C/145°F. The best way to test the internal temperature is with a meat thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, you can cut gently into the thickest part of the fish and check the colour. If it has turned from the raw red/orange colour to pink and if the meat starts to flake, then it is done.
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Recipe
Bang Bang Salmon
Ingredients
- 480 g (1 lb) of Salmon - approx. 120g per fillet
- 125 g (0.5 cups) of 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons of Sweet chilli sauce
- 0.5 tablespoons of Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C (fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Put 125 g of 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of Sweet chilli sauce, 2 tablespoons of Sriracha sauce, 1 tbsp of Maple syrup and 0.5 tablespoons of Lemon juice into a bowl.
- Mix well so everything is combined - this is your Bang Bang sauce.
- Put 480 g of Salmon onto a lined baking tray and coat in half the bang bang sauce.
- Cook for 12-14 minutes.
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Recipe Tips
- Fresh or frozen salmon fillets work well for this recipe. If using frozen, make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
- The heat of the Bang Bang sauce can be adjusted by varying the amount of sriracha. Start with less if you're sensitive to spice and add more to taste.
- The Bang Bang sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. This makes it easy to whip up this dish on a busy weeknight.
- If you want your salmon a little crispy, then you can put it under the grill (broiler) for a couple of minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
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