Easy Baked Salmon with Avocado
Weeknight-friendly baked salmon topped with a bright avocado, lime, and cilantro salsa. Juicy, flaky fish with fresh, zesty flavor in every bite.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb salmon fillets, skin-on cut into 4 pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt divided
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
- 2 each ripe avocado, diced firm-ripe
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 each lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Pat salmon dry and place skin-side down on the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and rub with minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, 0.75 tsp salt, and black pepper.
- Bake until the salmon is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes depending on thickness.
- While the salmon bakes, combine avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and the remaining 0.25 tsp salt in a bowl. Gently toss to coat.
- Rest salmon for 3 minutes. Spoon avocado mixture over the fillets and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra richness, finish the salmon with a light drizzle of olive oil or a pinch of flaky sea salt. If using farmed salmon, reduce bake time slightly; thicker wild fillets may need a minute more.