Description
Enjoy a flavorful and spicy dish with this Bang Bang Salmon recipe topped with a refreshing Avocado Cucumber Salsa. Tender baked salmon fillets are coated in a zesty sauce and served with a vibrant salsa for a perfect balance of flavors.
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 the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub them with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Prepare the salsa: Mix avocado, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Assemble: Drizzle cooked salmon with Bang Bang sauce and top with avocado cucumber salsa.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for part or all of the mayo in the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice, quinoa, or a simple green salad.
- The salsa can be made up to an hour ahead but is best fresh to keep the avocado vibrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa and sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg