Bang Bang Salmoon

🐟 Mediterranean Bang Bang Salmon

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets (about 180–200 g each)

• 1½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional but great flavor)

• ½ lemon (zest + juice)

For the Bang Bang Sauce (Mediterranean twist)

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (for lighter, tangier flavor)

• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

• 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to your spice level)

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (balances the heat)

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp olive oil (gives it a Mediterranean smoothness)

• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill or parsley

For Serving

• Lemon wedges

• Fresh parsley or dill for garnish

• Optional sides:

  • Mediterranean salad (tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, olive oil, lemon)

  • Couscous, quinoa, or herbed rice

  • Tzatziki or garlicky yogurt sauce

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🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

1. Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F).

2. Pat salmon dry with paper towels.

3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and garlic.

4. Rub this mixture evenly over the salmon.

5. Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking tray or oven-safe skillet.

2. Bake the Salmon

• Bake for 10–12 minutes (depending on thickness), or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

• For a crisp top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes at the end.

3. Make the Mediterranean Bang Bang Sauce

1. In a small bowl, whisk together:
   mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill/parsley.

2. Taste and adjust — add more lemon for tang or more chili sauce for sweetness.

4. Sauce It Up

• Once the salmon is done, spoon or brush the sauce generously over each fillet while still warm.

• Optionally, reserve some sauce for dipping.

5. Serve

• Serve salmon over couscous, quinoa, or a simple Mediterranean salad.

• Drizzle with a little olive oil and top with extra herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

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🌿 Chef’s Tips

• Air Fryer Version: Cook salmon at 190 °C (375 °F) for 8–10 min; sauce after cooking.

• Pan-Seared Version: Sear salmon in olive oil (skin-side down first) 4 min per side; coat with sauce after.

• Meal Prep Friendly: Keep sauce separate and drizzle before serving for best texture.

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🍋 Example Mediterranean Serving Plate

Plate idea:

• Bang Bang salmon fillet topped with dill

• Lemon wedge

• Cucumber–tomato–olive salad

• Scoop of herbed couscous

• Side of tzatziki or garlic yogurt