Description
Salmon with Avocado & Feta becomes your go-to weeknight dinner solution that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Creamy avocado and tangy feta create a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired topping that makes this fish dish seriously delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets
Seasoning and Fat:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives, thinly sliced
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Dice 1 large ripe avocado into small cubes. Crumble ⅓ cup feta cheese into the same bowl.
- Add 1 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tbsp chives to the avocado mixture. Squeeze ½ lemon over the ingredients.
- Season the avocado-feta blend with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Gently fold everything together and refrigerate.
- Take 4 salmon fillets and thoroughly dry them with paper towels to ensure a crisp exterior.
- Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Brush the oil mixture completely over each salmon fillet. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and paprika across the surface.
- Arrange the seasoned salmon in the prepared baking dish. Maintain space between fillets for even cooking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the salmon easily flakes and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove salmon from the oven. Top each fillet generously with the chilled avocado-feta mixture.
- Optional: Garnish with an extra sprinkle of fresh dill and a final squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor and texture, ensuring you select firm fillets without any strong fishy smell.
- Check salmon doneness by gently pressing the thickest part – it should flake easily and appear opaque throughout without looking translucent.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free and swap fresh herbs if needed for dietary restrictions.
- Dairy-free alternatives can replace feta with cashew cheese or nutritional yeast to maintain the creamy, tangy element in the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 414 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg