Dinner

Bang Bang Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa

Creamy, sweet, savory, and punchy. Served with steamy rice and an avocado cucumber salsa — weeknight perfection.

Ingredients

• 1½ lb salmon filet
• 1–2 tbsp all-purpose seasoning mix (or ~1 tsp coarse kosher salt + onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika)
• ¼ cup mayo
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• Chili crisp, for topping
• Cooked rice, for serving

Avocado Cucumber Salsa

• 1 avocado, diced
• ½ cucumber, diced
• Handful of chopped cilantro
• Squeeze of lime juice · pinch of salt · 1 tbsp honey

Steps

1. Prep the salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the salmon into individual portions if you like. Pat dry, coat with the seasoning mix, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Make the Bang Bang sauce: Mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, garlic, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set half aside for after baking.
3. Bake the salmon: Spread a small spoonful of sauce over each piece. Bake 10 minutes toward the top of the oven, then broil 2–3 minutes, until golden brown and a bit caramelized on top.
4. Make the salsa: Toss avocado, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and honey in a small bowl.
5. Serve: Serve salmon over rice with the salsa, the reserved bang bang sauce, and chili crisp drizzled over top.

▶Watch it made

Recipe: Pinch of Yum — Bang Bang Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa. Protein is an estimate from the salmon per serving.