Bang Bang Salmon With Avocado Salsa (Printable)
Oven-baked salmon with creamy spicy sauce and refreshing avocado-cucumber salsa, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets, about 5 oz each
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Bang Bang Sauce
05 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
07 - 1 tbsp Sriracha, adjusted to taste
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - 1 tsp fresh lime juice
→ Avocado Cucumber Salsa
10 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
11 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
12 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
15 - 1/4 tsp kosher salt
16 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
17 - Sliced green onions
18 - Toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season evenly with salt and black pepper. Arrange on the prepared baking tray.
03 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
04 - While the salmon bakes, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the heat level to your preference.
05 - Gently toss the diced avocado, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
06 - Once the salmon is cooked, drizzle each fillet generously with the Bang Bang Sauce.
07 - Serve the sauced salmon fillets over or alongside the avocado cucumber salsa. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy, spicy bang bang sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything from tacos to roasted vegetables.
- That avocado cucumber salsa brings a freshness that balances the heat perfectly, making every bite feel complete.
- It looks stunning on a plate, which means you can serve it to guests and watch them assume you spent far longer than thirty minutes.
02 -
- Overcooked salmon is dry and crumbly, so pull it from the oven the instant it flakes and let residual heat finish the job.
- The salsa is best assembled right before serving because avocado browns quickly and cucumber releases water if it sits too long.
- Check the labels on your sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise for hidden gluten or soy if you are cooking for someone with allergies.
03 -
- For an irresistibly crisp crust, sear the salmon skin side down in a hot oiled skillet for three minutes before transferring to the oven to finish.
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for about a minute until they turn golden and fragrant, because this tiny step adds a layer of flavor that raw seeds simply cannot match.