bang bang salmon

1. 1 1/2 pounds salmon filet 

2. 1–2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning mix (or see notes for homemade)   

3. 1/4 cup mayo  

4. 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce  

5. 1 clove garlic, grated 

6. 1 teaspoon soy sauce 

7. Chili crisp for topping

1. Cooked rice 

2. Some kind of vegetable or avocado cucumber salsa (see notes)

1. Prep the Salmon: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the salmon into individual portions if you want. Pat the salmon dry. Coat the salmon with the spice mix. Place salmon 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 of it aside for after baking.

3. Bake the Salmon: Spread a small spoonful of sauce over the seasoned salmon pieces. Bake for 10 minutes towards the top of the oven. Then turn the broiler on for another 2-3 minutes, until your salmon looks golden brown and a bit caramelized on top.  

4. Serve: Serve the salmon over rice, with a vegetable of choice, and the reserved bang bang sauce + chili crisp drizzled over top! So easy and so good.  

1. Seasoning Mix: Sprinkle your salmon with about a teaspoon of coarse kosher salt, and then some onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. This helps give flavor to the salmon and it also helps the sauce stick to the salmon.

2. Avocado Cucumber Salsa: Mix 1 avocado (diced), half of a cucumber (diced), a handful of chopped cilantro, a bit of lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of honey in a small bowl.