Bang Bang Salmon

By Rachel Cooks

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets ((about 6 ounces each))
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha ((adjust to taste))
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
fresh cilantro, optional

Prep Time15mins
Cook Time17mins
Servings4

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet. Rub each fillet with olive oil and sprinkle with the spice mix.

In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder to make sauce.

Drizzle about 1 tablespoon sauce over each salmon fillet. (Be careful not to touch the salmon with the spoon, and then dip it into the sauce. You don't want to transfer bacteria from the raw salmon to the sauce.) If desired, spread the sauce evenly on the fillets. Reserve remaining sauce for garnishing after salmon is baked.

Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork or internal temperature is about 145ºF. Baking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.

Spoon or drizzle remaining bang bang sauce over the cooked salmon, or serve the sauce on the side. Garnish the salmon with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro, if desired.