Salmon & Avocado (Printable Version)
Flaky, tender salmon finished off with a zesty avocado mash that’s packed with herbs and lime. A quick but elegant meal done in no time.
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon Prep
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4 fillets of salmon
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A pinch of salt and black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
→ Avocado Topping
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2 soft, ripe avocados
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Juice and zest from 1 lime
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Salt as needed
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Fresh dill, chopped fine
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1/2 a small red onion, diced
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Put the salmon fillets into a baking dish. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne. Pour olive oil over the top, making sure they’re lightly coated.
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Pop the dish into the preheated oven. Let the salmon bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it’s flaky but still moist when checked with a fork.
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As the salmon bakes, grab a bowl and mash up the avocados. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, some salt, and the chopped dill. Combine everything well.
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Spoon a generous amount of the avocado mix over the baked salmon fillets. Scatter some diced red onion on top. Serve right away while it’s warm.
# Notes:
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It’s a gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30, and low-carb option.
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For richer flavor, try using wild-caught salmon if possible.
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Make the avocado topping up to an hour early. Keep it covered tightly with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to stop it from browning.