Description
A nutritious and delicious dish combining tender baked salmon with creamy avocado mash, elevated by lime and dill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- Grated zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Freshly chopped dill
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the salmon fillets in a baking dish.
- Season each fillet generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is coated.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is cooking, mash the avocados in a separate bowl.
- Mix in the lime zest, fresh lime juice, salt, and chopped dill until well combined.
- Once the salmon is ready, generously top each fillet with the avocado mash and finish with a sprinkle of chopped red onion.
Notes
For the best results, use high-quality salmon fillets. Prepare avocado mash right before serving to maintain its vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg