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!
I do enjoy the sweet and salty interplay of teriyaki on salmon, but if you ask me my favorite way to prepare this fish, it would be to top the fillet with mayo and pop it in the oven for a quick broil.
You see, I am a haphazard cook. I run around my kitchen like Mike, The Headless Chicken, trying to do a gazillion things all at the same time. Check FB, wash dishes, chat on the phone, check FB, sweep the floor, chat on the phone, all the while chopping, sauteing, braising, baking a gazillion yummy things. I certainly have my fair share of burnt dishes on the stove or baked goods in the oven.
This is why I love mayo on my salmon, it’s almost impossible to overcook the fish!  The thin film of mayo slathered on top of the fillet creates a protective crust which keeps it from drying out in the oven even if cooked a tad longer.
I’ve always had scrumptious success with this technique, whether I spruce it up with a dollop of sweet chili sauce or a spoonful of fresh tomato salsa so when I saw this baked salmon with tamarind mayo topping recipe, I knew I was in for a delicious meal ahead. And I was right! The salmon came out super moist and tasty with a delicious hint of tangy tamarind flavor.
Give it a try for dinner tonight; serve with steamed rice for a quick and easy meal that’s ready in minutes!
Baked Salmon with Tamarind Mayo Topping
Ingredients
- 4 (4 ounces each) salmon fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon tamarind base powder
Instructions
- Wash salmon fillets and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste and let stand for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 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 15 to 20 minutes or until fish easily flakes with a fork and top is bubbly and lightly browned. Serve hot.
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dan says
June 11, 2018 at 8:27 pmmouth watering,, thank you
Lalaine says
June 11, 2018 at 11:23 pm🙂
bibiana lodhi says
January 14, 2017 at 10:51 amI love your recipes miss l.pls send me some latest recipes of yours any pasta beef and chix thank u share with me pls xo
Marianne R says
January 6, 2017 at 1:12 pmHi Lalaine,
I definitely want to try this recipe.
Do you think adding tomatoes on top would give it too much ?
Marianne
Lalaine says
January 8, 2017 at 12:35 amHello Marianne,
I’ve never tried topping this with tomatoes and I am not sure how that will come together in taste. I suggest placing tomato slices around the salmon on the same pan so they’ll roast congruently.
LaVerne says
January 5, 2016 at 8:37 pmI will try this later. i Have lots of Salmon fillet in the ref and I can’t find the right recipe for it. Thanks!
Lalaine says
January 5, 2016 at 10:01 pmThis is actually my favorite way to cook salmon. I hope you do give it a try 🙂
Laverne says
January 6, 2016 at 4:24 amCooked this one for dinner and it was delicious. Also,very easy to prepare.. in just 30 minutes or less we had our family dinner. Thanks so much ms. Lalaine for your recipe. More power and Godbless.
Lalaine says
January 11, 2016 at 12:09 amThank you, Laverne. I wish you and your family a blessed 2016 🙂
Cassie Seen says
April 15, 2015 at 10:22 pmwow! looks so yummy!
Lalaine says
April 6, 2015 at 2:42 pmI am sorry if you find it hard to read. It’s one of the next tweaks I am working on. Thank you for your patience.
Mark Narisma says
March 29, 2015 at 6:58 amLalaine, I am so bothered with the font style of your post:)Hehe.