Bang Bang Salmon with Avocado Salsa (Printable)
Spicy-sweet glazed salmon paired with cool avocado cucumber salsa for a quick, impressive weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon Fillets
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 - 4 tbsp 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 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:
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 - Drizzle the cooked salmon fillets generously with Bang Bang Sauce. Serve each fillet over or alongside the avocado cucumber salsa. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy spicy sweet Bang Bang sauce is so good you will want to put it on everything from tacos to roasted vegetables.
- It looks like something from a restaurant menu but comes together in about 30 minutes with zero fuss.
- The avocado cucumber salsa brings a cool crunch that balances the heat perfectly and makes you feel refreshed after every bite.
02 -
- Overcooking salmon is the fastest way to ruin this dish. Pull it from the oven when the center still has a slight translucence because carryover heat will finish the job.
- Make the salsa no more than 30 minutes before serving or the avocado will brown and the cucumber will weep liquid into the bowl.
03 -
- Check labels on sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise if you need the dish to be strictly gluten free because some brands sneak in wheat based thickeners.
- The Bang Bang Sauce stores well in the fridge for up to a week so make a double batch and use it as a dip for roasted sweet potatoes or drizzled over rice bowls.