Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Print)

Tender salmon fillets with zesty mango avocado salsa, easy and flavorful for sunny days.

# Components:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Mango Avocado Salsa

08 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
10 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
11 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the baking tray. Brush each fillet with the prepared seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
04 - Place tray in oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork and is just cooked through.
05 - In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño (if used), cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix to blend flavors.
06 - Transfer salmon fillets to serving plates. Spoon mango avocado salsa generously over each fillet.
07 - Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mango avocado salsa is like a secret party for your taste buds, making ordinary salmon unforgettable.
  • It's quick enough for busy weeknights, but looks so vibrant you could easily serve it at a gathering.
02 -
  • If you bake the salmon too long, it dries out and loses that buttery texture, so check early.
  • Toss the salsa at the last minute, or the avocado starts to brown and muddles the bright flavors.
03 -
  • Room-temperature salmon cooks more evenly and stays moist.
  • Marinating the salmon for half an hour turns up the flavor without fuss.
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