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Bang Bang Salmon - Quick & Easy Baked Healthy Fish Dinner Recipe
Jessica

Bang Bang Salmon

Crispy baked salmon bites tossed in a sweet-spicy bang bang sauce. This healthy fish dinner comes together in 20 minutes and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey for sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder for sauce

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine salmon cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, honey, and soy sauce. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange seasoned salmon in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces aren't touching.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until salmon is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  5. While salmon bakes, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, and garlic powder in a small bowl to make the bang bang sauce.
  6. Transfer cooked salmon to a serving plate and drizzle generously with bang bang sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

Notes

  • Pat salmon dry before cubing for better browning
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure crispy edges
  • Adjust sriracha amount based on your heat preference
  • Sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead and refrigerated
  • For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes of cooking