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!
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
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!
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
Save 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.