Keto
*Bang Bang Salmon (15‑minute recipe)*
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt + ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
- *Bang Bang sauce*:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp keto-friendly sweet chili sauce (or 1 tbsp sugar‑free honey + 1 tbsp sriracha)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Garnish: chopped green onions & fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions:
1. *Prep the salmon*: Pat fillets dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. *Cook*: Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add salmon, skin‑side down if skin is on (or flat side). Sear 3‑4 min per side, or until internal temp reaches 145 °F (63 °C). Remove and set aside.
3. *Make the Bang Bang sauce*: In a small bowl whisk mayo, sweet chili sauce, Dijon, vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth. Adjust taste with extra lemon juice or a pinch of salt if needed.
4. *Assemble*: Place salmon on a serving plate. Spoon the creamy sauce over each fillet. Sprinkle chopped green onions and herbs on top.
5. *Serve*: Pair with a keto side (cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or a cucumber‑avocado salad).
Nutrition (approx. per serving, 1 fillet + sauce)
| Calories | 380
| Total Fat | 27 g
| Saturated Fat | 4 g
| Protein | 32 g
| Total Carbs | 4 g
| Fiber | 0 g
Tips for keto perfection:
- Keep the sauce thick and creamy; if it’s too runny, add a splash more mayo or a keto thickener like xanthan gum (¼ tsp).
- Use a sugar‑free sweetener in the chili sauce to stay <50 g carbs/day.
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt (full‑fat) for a tangier version.


















































































