Crispy Bang Bang Salmon
A quick and easy crispy salmon recipe with a sticky, sweet chili glaze that delivers a perfect balance of crispy, sweet, and spicy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- Salt and pepper, to season
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade, Mae Ploy recommended)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Heat until shimmering.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Press gently with a spatula for about 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to crisp the skin.
- Flip the fillets gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Remove salmon from pan and place on serving plate. Spoon the bang bang glaze generously over each fillet.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Optional: For extra caramelization, broil glazed fillets for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before cooking for best crispiness. Let salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking for even cooking. Adjust sriracha to taste for desired spice level. For extra caramelization, broil glazed salmon for 1-2 minutes. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 o
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 34
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