Sweet-Heat Bang Bang Salmon
Sweet chili and a hint of garlic-chile give this Sweet-Heat Bang Bang Salmon a balanced kick, mellowed by a creamy, tangy sauce. Juicy salmon contrasts with a cool cucumber and avocado salad for freshness and crunch. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet-Heat Bang Bang Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Set the salmon filets on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle them with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha (R). Spoon half of the sauce over the filets; set aside the remaining sauce for serving.
- 4
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Switch the broiler to High and broil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, for the salad, mix the cucumber, avocado, cilantro, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and lime juice in a separate bowl.
- 6
Drizzle the reserved sauce over the salmon, and serve with the cucumber salad.
- Calories 342.21 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 26.48 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 9.49 g 3%
- Total Fat 21.97 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 3.47 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.45 mg High 22%
- Sodium 315.03 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 3.52 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.22 g --
- Added Sugars 1.95 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 18.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 673.18 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 57.36 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 20.87 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Sweet Heat Bang Bang Salmon is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Chili Sauce, Cucumber, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 342.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet-Heat Bang Bang Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Chili Sauce, Cucumber, Fresh Cilantro, Lime Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet-Heat Bang Bang Salmon?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 342.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet-Heat Bang Bang Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Sweet-Heat Bang Bang Salmon healthy?
- Sweet-Heat Bang Bang Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 342.21 calories and 26.48 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 315.03 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.47 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Eggs, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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