Description
This Baked Salmon with Avocado & Feta is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner option. Tender salmon fillets are baked to perfection and topped with a creamy, tangy avocado and feta mixture, enhanced by fresh herbs and lemon. Ready in under 30 minutes, it makes a perfect weeknight meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (without skin)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
Avocado-Feta Topping
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh chives, sliced
- ½ of a lemon, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make the avocado-feta topping: In a small bowl, combine the diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, chopped dill, and sliced chives. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the mixture, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix gently and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate to chill while you prepare the salmon.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Season and brush the salmon: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped fresh dill. Brush this mixture evenly over each salmon fillet. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and paprika over the fillets according to your taste preferences.
- Bake the salmon: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and immediately spoon the chilled avocado-feta topping over each fillet. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like dill and chives for the best flavor in the topping and marinade.
- Do not overcook the salmon; it should flake easily but remain moist and tender.
- The avocado-feta topping can be made ahead and stored covered in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Adjust seasoning and lemon juice in the topping to balance the creamy and tangy flavors to your liking.
- This recipe works best with skinless salmon fillets but can be adapted if using skin-on by baking skin side down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
