Bang Bang Salmon
Bang Bang salmon is a flavor-packed meal with a sweet and slightly spicy sauce that our whole family loves. Just a few basic ingredients and about 20 minutes, and you’ll be enjoying this restaurant-quality salmon dinner at home!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1½ - 2 lb salmon filets, skin on about 4 filets
- 1½ - 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- all-purpose seasoning like Shake That All-Purpose Seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons hot honey optional
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the bang bang sauce. Add all of the sauce ingredients to a medium bowl. Mix until smooth, then set aside.
- Heat the griddle or skillet on medium heat. *For griddle cooking, aim for a temperature of about 375℉.
- Prep the salmon. Place the fresh salmon filets skin-side down on a platter. Brush the flesh side of each filet with a small amount (about ½ tablespoon) of sweet chili sauce. Then sprinkle with your all-purpose seasoning or salt and black pepper.
- When the griddle or skillet is hot, add about 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil. Then place the salmon flesh side down on the oiled surface. Cook on the first side for about 3-4 minutes, then flip to the skin side and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. *TIP - Keep an eye on the heat—sweet chili sauce can burn, so once you get a nice sear, flip promptly. If needed, place a melting dome or the skillet lid over the salmon after flipping to speed up the cooking time and encourage even heating.
- Cook the salmon until the internal temperature reaches about 125-130℉, or until the salmon is almost done to your liking. If needed, flip the fish filets again so that they cook evenly. Then brush the salmon generously with your bang bang sauce as it finishes cooking.
- Continue to cook the salmon, brushing a few times with the bang bang sauce, until the fish is done to your liking. Then plate and serve immediately. You can also add a bit more sauce on top. *See notes on total cooking time and temperature.
Notes
- Cooking Times - Our bang bang salmon took about 12-14 minutes to cook on the Blackstone griddle. However, cooking times will vary based on the size and thickness of your filets and the cooking temp of your griddle or skillet. Always cook to your desired doneness, not to a specific time. The cooking times in this recipe are provided as a guide only.
- Final Internal Temp for Salmon - Salmon is perfectly cooked when it’s just opaque and flakes easily with a fork. You can also use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness – 135°F is my sweet spot for moist, tender fish. But keep in mind that the USDA recommends cooking salmon to an internal temp of 145°F.