Mayo Sweet chili sauce Garlic Soy sauce
That, right there, is Bang Bang Sauce. Popularized by none other than the Bonefish Grill. It’s creamy, sweet, savory and punchy from the garlic and soy sauce, and just leaves you wanting to smother everything in it. I am mostly making this sauce with salmon right now, because I’m always looking for ways to love salmon. But bang bang sauce can shine anywhere: with chicken. shrimp. tofu. roasted potatoes. roasted mushrooms. roasted cauliflower. I will tell you that in an extra-rushed SOS moment this week, I brushed the bang bang sauce on a frozen breaded chicken breast, after baking, and let it kinda melt in. Threw it on a salad. And it was incredibly short-cut-y and just so finger-licking good. In terms of veggies in the bowl with this salmon, I typically go for one of the following:
steamed broccoli a little avocado cucumber salsa, which is listed out in the notes!
The sauce is not spicy at all – just hold on the chili crisp for anyone who is sensitive. My 3 year old will eat the salmon (or not) depending on her mood, and the rest of us clean our plates every time! It’s right up there with the other salmon greats in my life: air fryer salmon, and BBQ salmon with mango salsa! Honestly, I should have had this recipe on POY years ago. It’s so easy and something I always look forward to eating. 4.9 from 10 reviews
1 1/2 pounds salmon filet 1–2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning mix (this is the one I use – see notes for homemade) 1/4 cup mayo 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 1 clove garlic, grated 1 teaspoon soy sauce chili crisp for topping
For Serving:
Cooked rice Some kind of vegetable – I like a little avocado cucumber salsa which you can find in the notes below!
Avocado Cucumber Salsa: I love this salmon with a little sweet and crunchy avocado salsa! Mix 1 avocado (diced), half of a cucumber (diced), a handful of chopped cilantro, a bit of lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of honey in a small bowl. Done! Perfect pretty little green veg for the bowl.
