Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Recipe with Spicy Mayo
A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring crispy skin salmon fillets paired with a creamy, spicy mayo sauce that balances heat and sweetness perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Lightly dust the skin side with flour and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy. Adjust heat level if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot oil. Press gently with a spatula for 30 seconds to prevent curling. Cook without moving for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
- Flip salmon carefully and cook the flesh side for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through but still moist.
- Transfer salmon to a plate and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Serve salmon with dollops of spicy mayo on top or on the side. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before cooking for crispiness. Use medium-high heat and do not flip too early to avoid sticking. Spicy mayo can be made ahead and refrigerated. For gluten-free, substitute flour with rice flour or cornstarch. For dairy-free mayo, use coconut or avocado-based mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 34
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