Baked Salmon with Tamarind Mayo Topping

Baked Salmon with tamarind-mayo topping is moist, flavorful, and sure to be a family favorite. It's easy to make with only five ingredients and in under 30 minutes.

Salmon is on regular dinner rotation in our house; we love it whatever way it's cooked. However, my favorite method to prepare the fish is to top the fillet with mayo and pop it in the oven for a quick broil.

My top cooking hack is baking fish, mussels, and shrimp with a mayo topping.  It's almost impossible to overcook them! The thin film of mayo creates a protective crust that keeps the seafood from drying out in the oven even if cooked a tad longer.

I've always had delicious results with this technique, whether I flavor up the mayonnaise with a dollop of sweet chili sauce, a spoonful of fresh tomato salsa, or in this case, a tablespoon of tamarind powder.

This baked salmon with tamarind-mayo topping is a must-try!  You'll be amazed how moist and tasty it turns out with so little effort. This is a quick and easy meal you can have ready on the table in under 30 minutes and with only five ingredients!

Ingredient notes

• Salmon- I like to use salmon fillets for this recipe; you can use skinless or skin-on
• Mayonnaise- the fat adds moisture and flavor
• Tamarind powder- use "sinigang mix."
• Salt and pepper- season fish to taste

Serving suggestions

• Serve with steamed rice, buttered noodles, roasted potatoes, and vegetable sides such as steamed broccoli, Asian vegetable stir-fry, or pickled mangoes for a tasty and satisfying meal.
• Wrap in a tortilla, pita bread, or lettuce leaves for a light yet filling lunch.
• Enjoy leftovers cold over green salads, or use them as a sandwich filling.

More salmon recipes

Coconut Curry Salmon

Teriyaki Salmon

Sinigang na Salmon Belly sa Kamias

Ulo-Ulo Salmon

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Baked Salmon with Tamarind Mayo Topping

Baked Salmon with Tamarind Mayo Topping using one special trick for super moist and flavorful fish! Pair with steamed rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's ready in minutes!

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Author: Lalaine Manalo

Course: Main Entree

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4 Servings

Ingredients

• 4 (4 ounces each) salmon fillets
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon tamarind base powder

Instructions

• Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and tamarind base powder. Stir until blended.
• Spoon tamarind-mayo mixture over fillets and spread across the top to fully cover. 
• Bake in a 400 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until fish easily flakes with a fork and top is bubbly and lightly browned. Serve hot.

Notes

• Pat the salmon dry with paper towels for the topping to adhere well.
• Combine the mayonnaise and tamarind when just about ready to bake as the mixture gets liquidy as it stands.
• If the topping is browning before the fish is fully cooked, loosely tent with a foil.

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