# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin-on or skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Bang Bang Sauce
07 - ½ cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
11 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
→ Garnish
12 - Chopped green onions
13 - Sesame seeds
14 - Fresh lime wedges
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet with olive oil, then season evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Preheat the oven to 400°F for baking, or preheat a grill or nonstick skillet to medium-high heat according to your chosen cooking method.
03 - For baking: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F. For grilling: Place salmon skin-side down on oiled grill and cook 4-5 minutes per side. For pan-searing: Cook skin-side down in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey or maple syrup if using, and rice vinegar or lime juice in a small bowl. Adjust spice and sweetness to taste.
05 - Transfer cooked salmon to serving plates. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately with preferred sides.
