Description
This Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash is a nutritious, high-protein, and omega-3-rich meal perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. The salmon is flaky and flavorful, while the creamy avocado mash adds a refreshing touch. A quick and easy dish that fits into a healthy lifestyle!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
For the Avocado Mash:
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Salmon:
- Pat dry the salmon fillets and place them on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and honey.
- Rub the spice mix evenly over the fillets.
- Bake the Salmon:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- Make the Avocado Mash:
- While the salmon bakes, mash the avocados in a bowl.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cilantro/parsley. Mix well.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Plate the baked salmon and top with the avocado mash.
- Garnish with extra herbs and lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with avocado mash
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg