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Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash Close-up of two appetizing baked salmon fillets generously topped with vibrant green avocado mash, diced red onion, and fresh dill on a rustic plate.

Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash: Your New Favorite Healthy Dinner

A healthy and delicious dinner featuring flaky baked salmon topped with a vibrant avocado mash, seasoned with fresh lime, dill, and red onion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 463 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 avocados mashed
  • lime zest grated
  • lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • chopped dill
  • 1/2 red onion chopped

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Place salmon fillets in a baking dish, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • While the salmon bakes, mash avocados in a bowl; then add grated lime zest, fresh lime juice, salt, and chopped dill, and mix until combined.
  • Once baked, top each salmon fillet with the avocado mash and sprinkle with chopped red onion.

Notes

This recipe is quick and healthy, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference.