Description
This Bang Bang Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa recipe offers a flavorful and healthy main course featuring tender baked salmon fillets topped with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce and a fresh, zesty avocado cucumber salsa. Perfect for a quick dinner, this dish combines the richness of salmon with vibrant, crunchy salsa, creating an Asian-inspired meal that is as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Avocado Cucumber Salsa
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then rub each fillet with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even seasoning.
- Bake Salmon: Place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Avocado Cucumber Salsa: In another bowl, gently mix the diced avocado, finely chopped cucumber, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix carefully to keep the avocado intact.
- Assemble and Serve: Once the salmon is done baking, remove it from the oven. Drizzle each fillet generously with the Bang Bang sauce and top with the fresh avocado cucumber salsa. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a lighter Bang Bang sauce, substitute Greek yogurt for part or all of the mayonnaise.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with jasmine rice, quinoa, or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- The avocado cucumber salsa can be prepared up to an hour ahead but is best served fresh to maintain the vibrant color and texture of the avocado.
