Baked Salmon with Avocado & Feta Recipe
This delicious and healthy Baked Salmon with Avocado & Feta recipe combines the rich flavors of tender, oven-baked salmon fillets with a fresh, creamy avocado and tangy feta topping. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant meal, this dish features simple ingredients like lemon, dill, and fresh herbs to enhance the natural flavors of the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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
- Prep the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the salmon from sticking during baking.
- Make the avocado-feta topping: In a small bowl, combine the diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, chopped dill, and sliced chives. Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salmon to let the flavors blend.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and place them in the prepared baking dish. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped dill. Brush this mixture evenly over each salmon fillet. Season the fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika according to your taste preferences.
- Bake: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The baking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and serve immediately. Spoon the chilled avocado-feta topping over each fillet for a creamy, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Ensure salmon fillets are similar in size for even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning of the avocado-feta topping to balance creaminess and tanginess.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor impact.
- Leftover topping can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day; avocado may brown slightly.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute feta with a vegan cheese alternative or omit entirely.
