Description
Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash is a quick and flavorful dish that marries the rich taste of salmon with the creamy goodness of avocado. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, taking only 20 minutes to prepare. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of spices and fresh ingredients, making it not just a meal but an elegant dining experience. It’s also gluten-free and low-carb, catering to various dietary needs while ensuring satisfaction. Serve this dish on a bed of greens or alongside quinoa for a nutritious, well-rounded dinner that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ripe avocados
- Lime zest and juice
- Chopped dill
- Red onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place salmon fillets in a baking dish, seasoning with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until flaked easily with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, mash avocados in a mixing bowl. Add lime zest, lime juice, salt, and chopped dill; mix until combined.
- Once cooked, top each salmon fillet generously with avocado mash and garnish with chopped red onion before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with avocado mash (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg