Microwave Salmon with Sriracha Mayo
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- Total Time
- 7mins
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- Serves
- 1
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- Calories
- 348
Tender, flaky salmon in five minutes, start to finish. The microwave is an excellent method of cooking salmon as it helps it retain its moisture, without drying out. If you’re not a fan of mayo, try spreading pesto instead and serving with a squeeze of lemon.
recipe updated Jul 20, 2021
Ingredients
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- Salmon filet
- 1
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- Salt & pepper
- as needed
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- Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons
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- Sriracha sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons
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- Lemon
- 3 slices
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- Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon
Tools
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Microwave
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Plate
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Small bowl
Step preview
- Rinse salmon filet with cold water and pat dry
- Add salmon filet to a clean plate skin side down
- Season with salt & pepper then set aside
- Combine mayonnaise and sriracha sauce with a clean small bowl
- Generously spread the mayonnaise mixture on top of the fillet
- Add lemon and fresh parsley to the plate
- Cover the dish tightly with microwave safe plastic wrap
- Heat in microwave - 3 min 30 sec, high heat
- Check the center of the filet for doneness with a fork
- If there is any uncooked fish, microwave for another 30-45 seconds
- Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges
- Serve immediately