Description
This delicious baked salmon is complemented by a creamy avocado lime sauce, creating a vibrant dish that’s both indulgent and healthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 fresh lime (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes until the salmon easily flakes with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, combine the avocado, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Once the salmon is baked, spoon the avocado lime sauce over each fillet and serve.
Notes
For make-ahead options, prepare the avocado lime sauce a few hours in advance and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg