Description
Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash is a quick and nutritious dish that transforms your dinner into a gourmet experience without the fuss. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets topped with a creamy avocado mash, perfectly balanced with fresh lime and herbs. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and fits various dietary lifestyles, including Whole30. With under 20 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can serve a delicious meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lime (zest and juice)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Chopped dill
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place salmon fillets in a baking dish; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- While baking, mash avocados in a mixing bowl; add lime zest, lime juice, salt, and chopped dill; mix until smooth.
- Once the salmon is done, top each fillet generously with the avocado mash and sprinkle chopped red onion on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg