Easy Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash Recipe
This Easy Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash is a flavorful and healthy dish featuring tender, seasoned salmon fillets baked to perfection and topped with a creamy, zesty avocado mash. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a nutritious meal that combines omega-3 rich fish with fresh avocado and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 22-25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Avocado Mash
- 2 avocados, mashed
- 1 lime, zest grated
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Chopped dill (about 2 tbsp)
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon fillets evenly.
- Season the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle and lightly coat the fillets with the extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake the Salmon: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until it is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the Avocado Mash: While the salmon is baking, mash the avocados in a bowl. Add the grated lime zest, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt to taste, and chopped dill. Mix everything together thoroughly to create a creamy and flavorful avocado mash.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the salmon is done baking, remove it from the oven and spread the avocado mash evenly over each fillet. Finally, sprinkle the chopped red onion on top to add a fresh crunch and flavor contrast.
Notes
- The baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets—check for doneness by seeing if the flesh flakes easily.
- For extra zest, add a sprinkle of chili flakes to the avocado mash or use smoked paprika on the salmon for a deeper flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm salmon and cool avocado mash.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
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