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Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash

Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight

This Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash is a flavorful, nutritious meal perfect for weeknight dinners, gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh salmon is recommended, skin-on for better texture and flavor.
  • Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder Feel free to replace it with fresh garlic if desired.
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika can deepen the flavor.
  • 0.125 tsp Cayenne Pepper Omit if you prefer a milder dish.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Use extra virgin for a flavorful kick.
For the Avocado Mash
  • 2 Avocados Choose ripe and unbruised avocados.
  • 1 Lime Fresh zest and juice will brighten the mash.
  • Dill Can substitute with tarragon, thyme, or rosemary.
  • 0.5 onion Red Onion Chopped, provides sweetness and crunch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a baking dish, lay out the salmon fillets with skin-side down. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne, then drizzle with olive oil.
  3. In a mixing bowl, halve and scoop avocados, mash until smooth, then mix in lime juice, lime zest, salt, and dill.
  4. Cover the avocado mash tightly and refrigerate while the salmon cooks.
  5. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, until flaky and edges are caramelized.
  6. Serve the salmon topped with avocado mash, garnished with red onion and dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Fresh salmon enhances flavor, and allow for personalization of herbs in the avocado mash for a unique twist.

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