Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash: A Flavorful, Healthy Delight

Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash is a gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb dish that combines flavors and nutrition, perfect for quick meals.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon choose skin-on for extra moisture and flavor
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika smoked or sweet varieties
1 pinch Cayenne pepper adjust based on spice tolerance
1 tablespoon Olive oil extra virgin for best flavor

For the Avocado Mash

2 Avocados ripe, unbruised
1 Lime for juice and zest
2 tablespoons Dill or substitute with tarragon or thyme
1/4 medium Red onion chopped, for garnish

Equipment

baking dish
Mixing Bowl
Fork

Method

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados with a fork and mix in lime juice, lime zest, salt, and dill until smooth.
Bake the seasoned salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Plate each salmon fillet and generously top with avocado mash. Garnish with chopped red onion and dill.
Serve alongside pan-fried greens or a garden salad and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Choose quality salmon for optimal flavor and ensure avocados are ripe for the best mash. Don't overcook the salmon.

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