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Raw salmon fillets seasoned with paprika and garlic powder on parchment paper.

Bang Bang Salmon Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6 oz Salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha more if you like it hot!
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • Fresh chives or green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Pat salmon dry. Rub with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily.
  4. While baking, whisk Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl.
  5. Remove salmon from oven. Drizzle generously with the bang bang sauce.
  6. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The Salmon Hack: Pat the salmon completely dry with paper towels before seasoning. This ensures the olive oil and spices create a slight crust rather than steaming the fish.
     
  • Temperature Control: Pull the salmon out of the oven when it hits 140°F (60°C). Carry-over cooking will bring it to the FDA-recommended 145°F while resting, keeping it juicy and flaky.
     
  • Sauce Timing: For the best texture, drizzle the greek yogurt bang bang sauce after cooking. Heating Greek yogurt too aggressively in the oven can cause it to thin out or separate.
  • Storage & Prep: The sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance. If meal prepping, store the sauce in a separate container and drizzle it on only after reheating the salmon to maintain the creamy consistency.
  • Spice Level: The recipe as written is "medium." For a milder version, reduce sriracha to 1 teaspoon; for "extra kick," add a pinch of red pepper flakes or extra sriracha.
Pro Tip: If you have 2 extra minutes, turn on the broiler for the last 60 seconds of cooking to give the spice rub a gorgeous charred finish before adding the sauce.