Description
This Bang Bang Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender, caramelized salmon coated in a sweet and spicy mayo-based Bang Bang sauce. Perfectly baked and broiled for a golden finish, it is served over rice alongside a refreshing avocado cucumber salsa, making it an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon filet
- 1-2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning mix (see notes for homemade version)
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Chili crisp for topping
To Serve
- Cooked rice
- Avocado cucumber salsa (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures the salmon cooks evenly and develops a beautiful texture and flavor.
- Prepare Salmon: If desired, cut the salmon into individual portions for easier serving. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick and promote even cooking.
- Season Salmon: Coat the salmon evenly with the all-purpose seasoning mix. Place the seasoned salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, grated garlic, and soy sauce. Set half of this mixture aside for serving later.
- Apply Sauce and Bake: Spread a small spoonful of the Bang Bang sauce over each piece of seasoned salmon. Bake the salmon on the top rack of the oven for 10 minutes until mostly cooked through.
- Broil for Finish: Turn on the broiler and broil the salmon for an additional 2-3 minutes. Watch closely until the salmon has a golden brown, caramelized surface for that delicious Bang Bang effect.
- Serve: Arrange the baked salmon on a bed of cooked rice with your choice of vegetables, such as avocado cucumber salsa. Drizzle the reserved Bang Bang sauce over the top, then finish with a sprinkle of chili crisp for extra crunch and spice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a homemade all-purpose seasoning mix for enhanced flavor; common components include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Avocado cucumber salsa adds a cool, fresh contrast to the spicy, creamy salmon.
- Chili crisp topping gives an extra layer of texture and heat, but can be omitted if preferred.
- This dish pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine or basmati rice.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free tamari.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon portion with sauce and rice (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 476
- Sugar: 6.8 g
- Sodium: 693.2 mg
- Fat: 23.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: estimated 19.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.6 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 40.7 g
- Cholesterol: 92.7 mg
