This baked salmon with mayonnaise takes fresh salmon filets and coats them in a rich, sweet, and spicy glaze made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, garlic, and lime. It's a delicious, versatile fish dish everyone will love.

Baked salmon with mayonnaise takes classic baked salmon and kicks it up with a delicious glaze that's sweet, spicy, and just a bit creamy. It's a zesty, delicious take on baked salmon, and my family loves it. Yours will, too!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It only uses a handful of simple ingredients.
• It's an easy recipe that even beginners can make.
• The sauce is rich, sweet, and only slightly spicy.
• It's a family-friendly meal that even the kids will love.

Top Tip

Let the fish marinate in the mayonnaise mixture for at least 30 minutes so the filets can soak up all that delicious flavor.

Ingredients

This recipe uses just a few simple ingredients to deliver its delicious flavor. You'll find everything you need in your kitchen and one quick trip to the grocery store.

All the ingredients you need for this recipe are listed here, but you can find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Skinless salmon filets
• Mayonnaise
• Sweet chili sauce
• Minced garlic
• Fresh lime juice
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

This simple recipe is ready in just about an hour, and 30 minutes of that is letting the filets marinate! It's quick, easy, and delicious.

1: Combine the marinade ingredients.

2: Coat the salmon in the sauce and refrigerate the fillets for at least 30 minutes.

3: Place the fillets on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

4: Bake the filets to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Substitutions and Variations

• Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version of this recipe.
• Use your favorite brand of mayonnaise for this recipe.
• You can use any firm fish with this mayonnaise sauce.
• Lemon juice can be used in place of lime juice.
• If you don't have a fresh lime, you can use bottle lime juice.

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Foil

Storage

Refrigerate this salmon for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, wrap the fillets individually in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to a month in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Defrost before reheating.

To reheat the filets, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 until heated through.

What to Serve with Baked Salmon with Mayo

This delicious salmon recipe is quite versatile and can be paired with a variety of sides to create a full, delicious meal.

• Sauteed Zucchini and Onions
• Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
• Summer Pasta Salad

Tips for Making the Best Baked Salmon with Mayonnaise

• Marinate the salmon for at least 30 minutes so it can soak up the flavor.
• Be sure to spray your foil with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
• Remove the salmon from the oven as soon as it reaches 145 degrees to prevent overcooking.

FAQ

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