🍋🥑 Baked Salmon with Avocado & Feta

✨ Introduction

Bright, fresh, and creamy—juicy baked salmon topped with a zesty avocado-feta mix and herbs. A 22-minute wholesome dinner!

🧂 Ingredients

For the salmon

• 4 salmon fillets (skinless)
• 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

For the avocado-feta topping

• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 Tbsp fresh chives, sliced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Prep oven: Preheat to 400°F (204°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. Make topping: In a bowl, combine avocado, feta, dill, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
3. Season salmon: Pat salmon dry and place in the dish. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and dill; brush over fillets. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve: Plate and spoon generous avocado-feta topping over each fillet.

⏱️ Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Kcal: 350 kcal per serving

💡 Tips

• Doneness check: Aim for juicy salmon at 125–130°F internal temp.
• Extra zing: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the topping.
• Swap herbs: Parsley or mint work nicely if dill isn’t available.