Bang Bang Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa
Crispy, tender oven-baked salmon drizzled with a light, creamy “bang bang” yogurt sauce (non-spicy, Mediterranean-style!) and topped with a refreshing avocado cucumber salsa. Bright, nutritious, and perfect for a balanced meal.
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 12–15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Salmon
2 salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika (optional & mild)
1 tsp lemon juice
For the Mediterranean “Bang Bang” Sauce (Light & Creamy)
(No chili, no mayo overload — healthier version)
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil mayo OR more yogurt
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder
A pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
For the Avocado Cucumber Salsa
1 ripe avocado, diced
½ cup cucumber, finely diced
3–4 cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp red onion, minced
1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
1. Bake the Salmon
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Brush salmon with olive oil and season with:
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- paprika
- lemon juice
3. Place on a lined tray and bake 12–15 minutes, until flaky and tender.
2. Make the Bang Bang Sauce
1. Mix Greek yogurt, olive oil mayo (optional), honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Whisk until creamy.
3. Adjust sweetness or tanginess as you like.
3. Prepare the Avocado Cucumber Salsa
1. In a bowl, combine avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
2. Add olive oil, lemon juice, parsley/cilantro, salt, and pepper.
3. Gently toss to keep avocado chunks intact.
4. Assemble
1. Place the baked salmon on a plate.
2. Drizzle with the creamy bang bang sauce.
3. Top generously with avocado cucumber salsa.
4. Add extra lemon if desired.
✨ Tips
For extra crisp salmon: broil the top for the last 1–2 minutes.
Add mango or corn to the salsa for sweetness.
Use all-Greek yogurt for a lighter, Mediterranean version.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 450–520
Protein: 34–38g
Carbs: 14–18g
Fat: 28–32g (healthy fats from avocado & salmon)
Omega-3: very high