Description
Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash is a delicious and nutritious dinner that combines the rich flavors of perfectly baked salmon with a creamy avocado topping. This easy recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. The salmon fillets are seasoned to perfection and paired with a zesty avocado mash that features fresh lime juice and dill, creating a delightful harmony of tastes and textures. Whether served alongside a fresh salad or grains like quinoa, this dish is healthy, gluten-free, and packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Enjoy this gourmet meal that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate!
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lime (zest and juice)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh dill
- Red onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and drizzle with olive oil in a baking dish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is flaky.
- While the salmon bakes, mash avocados in a mixing bowl; add lime zest, lime juice, salt, and chopped dill.
- Once the salmon is cooked, top each fillet generously with avocado mash and sprinkle with chopped red onion before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg