Description
A delightful dish that combines tender salmon with a refreshing avocado cucumber salsa. Perfect for a healthy dinner that is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the mixture.
- Place the fillets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado cucumber salsa by combining the diced avocado, cucumber, lime juice, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Mix gently.
- Serve the salmon topped with the avocado cucumber salsa.
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the salmon. To prevent avocado from browning, squeeze extra lime juice over it before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, avocado, healthy dinner, quick recipes, seafood