Save Baked Salmon with Avocado & Feta is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Its tender, loaded with flavor, and features the BEST avocado-feta topping for extra freshness. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it's a great choice for busy nights.
I first made this salmon for a family get-together and everyone raved about how flavorful and moist it was. The simple avocado-feta topping was gone in minutes!
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Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: 4 pieces, without skin
- Olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- Lemon juice: 2 Tbsp
- Lemon zest: 1 tsp
- Fresh dill: 1 tsp, chopped
- Salt: To taste
- Black pepper: To taste
- Paprika: To taste
- Avocado: 1 large, diced
- Feta cheese: ⅓ cup, crumbled
- Fresh dill: 1 Tbsp, chopped
- Fresh chives: 1 Tbsp, sliced
- Lemon: ½, juiced
- Salt: To taste
- Black pepper: To taste
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Instructions
- Prep Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Make Topping:
- Combine diced avocado, feta, fresh dill, and chives in bowl. Squeeze lemon juice over and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Prepare Salmon:
- Pat salmon fillets dry. Place in prepared dish.
- Season Salmon:
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and dill in bowl. Brush over salmon fillets then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Bake:
- Bake salmon for 10-12 minutes until cooked through and flaking easily.
- Serve:
- Top hot salmon fillets with avocado-feta topping. Enjoy immediately.
Save This salmon dish quickly became a weeknight staple in our house. Even picky eaters ask for seconds!
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Required Tools
Baking dish, mixing bowls, whisk
Allergen Information
Contains fish and dairy (feta cheese). Always check product packaging for allergens if unsure.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 350 Protein: 30 g Fat: 22 g Carbohydrates: 8 g
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Serve straight from the oven and spoon on plenty of avocado-feta topping for a fresh, satisfying meal. Enjoy every last bite!
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What temperature is best for baking salmon fillets?
400°F (200°C) ensures salmon cooks evenly, remaining tender without drying out.
- → How can I tell when salmon is cooked through?
Salmon should flake easily with a fork and appear opaque throughout when fully cooked.
- → Can I prepare the avocado-feta topping ahead of time?
Yes, prepare it up to a few hours before serving and refrigerate to maintain freshness.
- → What herbs complement baked salmon best?
Fresh dill and chives provide bright flavor and pair well with both salmon and avocado.
- → What dietary restrictions does this dish accommodate?
It is gluten-free but contains fish and dairy (feta cheese); check labels if sensitive to allergens.
- → Should salmon fillets be skinless for baking?
This method uses skinless fillets, ensuring even absorption of seasoning and easy serving.
