Bang Bang Salmon

Bang bang salmon is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this healthy fish. It is inspired by the classic Chinese dish of bang bang chicken, which is shredded chicken with a spicy and nutty sauce. In this version, I use salmon fillets and bake them in the oven with two different sauces. One is a sweet and tangy sauce made with stir-fry sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. The other is a savory and nutty sauce made with sesame paste, soy sauce, black vinegar, honey, chili oil, garlic, and ginger. Both sauces are very simple to make and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. You can use them for other dishes as well, such as noodles, salads.

Ingredients:

For the first sauce:

- 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce

- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (you can find it in most supermarkets or Asian grocery stores)

- 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce

- 2 tsp honey

For the second sauce:

- 1 Tbsp sesame paste (you can use peanut butter if you can't find it)

- 1/2 cup soy sauce

- 1/4 cup black vinegar (you can substitute with balsamic vinegar and white vinegar)

- 1 tbsp  honey

- 1 tsp chili oil (you can buy it or make your own with this recipe)

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 tsp ginger, minced

For the salmon:

- 6 oz. Salmon fillet

- 1/4 cup of either sauce

- 1 tsp olive oil or peanut oil

- Some chopped green onion and cilantro for garnish

Directions:

To make the sauces, all you need to do is whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl or a glass jar with a lid. You can adjust the spiciness and sweetness to your liking by adding more or less Sriracha, honey or chili oil. You can also add some water if you want a thinner consistency.

To make the salmon, preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper. Place the salmon fillet on the paper and brush it with some oil. Then spoon over your preferred sauce and spread it evenly. Bake for 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle some green onion and cilantro on top and serve with rice, noodles or salad. Enjoy your bang bang salmon!

 Tip  For vegans use firm tofu instead of salmon. Pan-fry or grill the tofu.