Bang Bang Salmon With Avocado (Printable)
Spicy-sweet glazed salmon paired with cool avocado cucumber salsa for a quick, vibrant dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets, about 5 oz each
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Bang Bang Sauce
05 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha, adjusted to taste
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoon fresh lime juice
15 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
17 - Sliced green onions
18 - Toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges
# How To Make:
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 in a medium bowl until combined. 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 as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The bang bang sauce hits that magical balance between sweet, spicy, and tangy that makes you want to drizzle it on everything.
- That avocado cucumber salsa is so crisp and bright it could honestly be a dish on its own.
- It looks like something from a dinner party but comes together faster than delivery.
02 -
- If you want a crispy crust on the salmon, sear it skin side down in a hot oiled pan for three minutes before transferring to the oven to finish.
- Dice the avocado right before assembling the salsa to keep it vibrant green.
03 -
- Let the salmon rest for two minutes after baking before saucing it so the juices redistribute and stay inside the fillet.
- Make double the bang bang sauce because you will absolutely want it on rice, roasted vegetables, or just licked off a spoon.