Easy Salmon Baked with Mayonnaise: + Salsa Macha

This low-carb salmon dinner comes together in 15 minutes with only 2-3 ingredients. The mayonnaise adds a creamy tang to the salmon and the optional salsa macha adds the heat and the crunch. Great weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

There are only 2 key ingredients to this recipe! You will need the salmon and the mayonnaise. The lemon slices are more for garnish and the salsa macha is an addition for those who like spice.

Illustrated Step by Step

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Roasted Salmon Smothered in Mayonnaise

This 15-minute low carb recipe adds a tangy, creamy topping to the roasted salmon and is served with a salsa macha for those who want to add heat and crunch.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 4

Calories 249

Author Dorothy Stainbrook

Equipment

• sheet pan
• sharp knife
• Spatula
• Parchment paper or aluminum foil

Ingredients

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• 24-30 ounces salmon cut into 4 6-ounce filets
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 lemon sliced
• 3-4 teaspoons salsa macha optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400 F.

  Trim the thin parts of the salmon and set aside for future use. You want the filets to be the same thickness so they roast to completion at the same time.

  Cut the salmon crosswise into 4 equal-thick filets. You don't need to cut all the way through the skin, as it is easier to move the filets to the baking sheet in one piece.
  24-30 ounces salmon
• Place the filets on a foil-lined baking sheet and spread the mayonnaise over the top of the salmon filets. Top with the lemon slices.

  Roast at 400 F for 10 minutes (if your salmon is thin, it will only take 5-7 minutes).
  1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 lemon
• Turn the oven to broil and move the rack up, allowing about 6 inches between broiler and salmon. Broil for 5 minutes or until salmon flakes easily and the mayonnaise is golden.
• Let salmon rest for 5 minutes and serve with a side of spicy salsa macha
  3-4 teaspoons salsa macha, salt and pepper

Notes

Salsa macha is similar to the popular chile crisp. Feel free to use chile crisp instead for a similar taste and texture.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 871mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

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