Bang Bang Salmon with Cauliflower Rice Recipe
A flavorful and spicy Bang Bang Salmon recipe served with healthy cauliflower rice. This quick and easy dish features tender salmon fillets coated with a creamy, tangy Bang Bang sauce made from mayo, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha, perfect for a satisfying meal in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo (or light mayo)
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha (or more if desired)
Salmon
- 3/4 pound salmon, cut into 2 fillets
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Side
- 1 (14 oz) bag frozen cauliflower rice
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced green onions
- Lemon wedge
Instructions
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth and well combined to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- Prepare the Salmon: Brush some of the Bang Bang sauce over both sides of the salmon fillets. Sprinkle the fillets generously with kosher salt and black pepper to season.
- Cook the Salmon: Choose your preferred cooking method. For oven baking, place the salmon skin-side down on a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400°F (204°C) oven for 13 to 15 minutes until cooked through. For air frying, place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 13 to 15 minutes.
- Prepare Cauliflower Rice: Cook the frozen cauliflower rice according to the package instructions, typically by sautéing or microwaving until tender.
- Serve: Divide the cooked cauliflower rice evenly onto two plates. Place one salmon fillet on top of each rice bed. Drizzle with additional Bang Bang sauce and garnish with sliced green onions and a lemon wedge if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Sriracha to make the sauce milder or spicier according to your taste.
- Using light mayo reduces the calorie and fat content without sacrificing creaminess.
- For crispier skin, broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes in the oven if desired.
- Frozen cauliflower rice is a convenient low-carb alternative to regular rice and cooks quickly.
- Garnishing with fresh green onions and lemon adds brightness and extra flavor.
