Cilantro Lime Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• 4 Salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (extra virgin)
• 2 tbsp Lime juice (fresh)
• 1 tsp Lime zest
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 Avocados (ripe, diced)
• 2 Tomatoes (roma or vine-ripened, seeded and chopped)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Additional cilantro (for the salsa)
• 1 Limes (juiced, for the salsa)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greased aluminum foil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the marinade is combined.

3. 3

   Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Pour the cilantro-lime mixture over each fillet, ensuring the tops are well coated.

4. 4

   Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches the desired level of doneness.

5. 5

   While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, chopped tomatoes, red onion, additional cilantro, and lime juice.

6. 6

   Season the salsa with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently so as not to mash the avocado pieces too much.

7. 7

   Once the salmon is ready, remove it from the oven. Serve each fillet warm topped with a generous portion of the fresh avocado salsa.

Notes

For best flavor, ensure the avocados are ripe but firm. If you prefer a spicy kick, you can add a finely chopped jalapeño to the avocado salsa.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• healthy
• low carb
• gluten-free
• fish
• quick dinner
• baked