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Bang Bang Salmon

Cultural Context

Bang Bang Salmon is a modern American dish inspired by Asian flavors, particularly the use of sweet chili sauce and sriracha. It embodies a fusion of tastes that appeal to contemporary palates, making it a popular choice for dinner parties and weeknight meals. The dish showcases the versatility of salmon, a staple in American cuisine, while also allowing for variations based on personal taste preferences. Today, it's enjoyed in many households across the U.S., often served with rice or vegetables.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
4 salmon fillets (about 1/2 pound each)
2 tablespoons spring onions (scallions, sliced)
fresh cilantro (to garnish)
1 red chili (finely sliced, optional)

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + sugar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and cost.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Hot sauce can provide similar heat with less cost.

salmon fillets

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is a more affordable fish option.

1

Lightly coat air fryer basket with cooking spray. Keep aside.

2

In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha and lime juice. Mix until combined.

3

Spread about 1 tablespoon over the top of each salmon fillet. Reserve the remaining bang bang sauce for serving.

4

Place the fillets in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F | 200°C for 10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

5

Drizzle salmon with bang bang sauce and garnish with green onion, cilantro and red chili if desired.

6

Serve immediately.

7

Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

air fryersmall bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

fisheggssulfites

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