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Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash

Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash: A Fresh, Flavorful Dinner

This Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash is a quick, healthy dinner that combines flaky salmon with creamy avocado, perfect for gluten-free and low-carb diets.
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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 skin-on for moisture and flavor
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder adds savory depth
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika smoked or sweet
  • 0.125 tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
For the Avocado Mash
  • 2 Avocados ripe and green
  • 1 Lime for zest and juice
  • Dill or substitute with other herbs
  • 0.5 onion Red Onion offers sweetness and crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Place salmon fillets skin side down in the baking dish. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets.
  3. Scoop avocados into a bowl and mash until smooth. Mix in lime zest, juice, salt, and dill until combined.
  4. Bake the salmon for about 12 to 15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve the salmon topped with avocado mash and garnished with red onion and additional dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy the dish fresh for the best flavor and texture, especially the avocado mash.

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