Fresh salmon filets seasoned with a spice rub and drizzled with Homemade Bang Bang Sauce elevate dinnertime to a whole new level. The salmon has a really nice flavor with the rub, but the sauce makes it sing with an explosion of flavors. When served with Coconut Rice and broccoli, this delicious Baked Bang Bang Salmon meal will make you feel like you are eating takeout from a restaurant.
Baked salmon with bang bang sauce is a quick and easy dinner that can be made and served in under 30 minutes. Mix up the spices, rub them on the salmon filets, and throw them in the oven. While the salmon is cooking, whip up the sauce, make the rice, and steam the broccoli. Easy peasy!
With Mother’s Day coming up, treat Mom to a special meal by making Baked Bang Bang Salmon for dinner. If she loves salmon with a little heat, it will be her favorite gift this year!
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Frequently Asked Questions for How to Make Baked Bang Bang Salmon
Can I use a whole filet for this recipe?
Yes. I used 4 oz filets because the store was out of whole ones. If you use a whole salmon filet for this recipe, rub the entire amount of the spice rub on it. For 4 oz. filets, rub 1/2 tsp of the spice rub on each piece of salmon.
Can I grill this salmon?
Yes, you definitely can. If you do choose to grill it, place the salmon skin-side down on the grill.
How long will it take to bake a whole salmon filet?
At 400 degrees, it will take 15-20 minutes. You will know when the salmon is done when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees or flakes apart with a fork
Can I use frozen salmon?
I recommend thawing fish before cooking it because it is easier to tell when it is done. If you choose to bake it frozen, you’ll need to add about 10 minutes to the baking time. You will be able to tell the fish is done when it flakes apart easily.
Can I leave the spice rub off and only use the bang bang sauce?
If you choose to leave the spice rub off the salmon, sprinkle salt and pepper on the salmon filet, and then drizzle the bang bang sauce on it after it has been baked. In the alternative, you could brush the salmon with bang bang sauce and then bake it. I have not made it that way, but I think it will still turn out yummy.
How long does leftover salmon last in the fridge?
Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Cold salmon tastes great on avocado toast or topped on a salad the next day. However, if you have a piece or two of leftover salmon that nobody wants to eat, make this Easy Salmon Quiche Recipe. It has become a reader favorite on Real Life Dinner.
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- 1-2 lbs salmon filets
- Sesame oil
- ½ tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Homemade Bang Bang Sauce
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small bow combine all of the seasonings and brown sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or in a 9x13 pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Next, drizzle a little sesame oil on the salmon and use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to spread it as evenly as possible on the filets.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the salmon pieces and use your fingers to rub the seasoning into the salmon.
- Baked at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees, or test the salmon with a fork to see if it flakes apart.
- Serve with Homemade Bang Bang Sauce.
- Enjoy!
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