Bang Bang Salmon With Avocado Salsa (Printable)
Spicy glazed salmon paired with cool avocado-cucumber salsa for a quick, vibrant dinner.
# 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 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
07 - 1 tbsp Sriracha, adjust to taste
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - 1 tsp fresh lime juice
→ Avocado Cucumber Salsa
10 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
11 - 1 cup English 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 sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Pat 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 sheet.
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 mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the heat level to your preference.
05 - In a medium bowl, gently toss the diced avocado, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside.
06 - Drizzle the baked salmon fillets generously with Bang Bang Sauce. Serve over or alongside the avocado cucumber salsa. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The bang bang sauce walks that perfect line between sweet heat and creamy indulgence without overpowering the fish.
- That avocado cucumber salsa brings a cool crunch that makes every bite feel like summer on a plate.
- It looks absolutely stunning served at a dinner table yet comes together fast enough for a rushed Wednesday.
02 -
- Overbaking salmon by even two minutes turns it from silky to dry so set a timer and check early because you can always cook it longer.
- Making the salsa too far ahead causes the avocado to brown and the cucumber to release water so assemble it right before serving for the best texture.
03 -
- Let your salmon sit at room temperature for about ten minutes before baking so it cooks evenly from edge to center instead of being cold in the middle.
- Toasting sesame seeds in a dry pan for sixty seconds until they turn golden releases an incredible nutty aroma that takes the garnish from decoration to essential.