Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Printable)

Baked salmon served with zesty mango avocado salsa makes a vibrant, nutritious summer main for four.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 lime, zested and juiced
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature 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. Whisk until well blended.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the lined tray. Brush each fillet thoroughly with the olive oil seasoning mixture.
04 - Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until flesh easily flakes and reaches desired doneness.
05 - In a medium bowl, gently mix mango, avocado, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño if using, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Combine just until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer baked salmon fillets to plates. Top each fillet with a generous portion of mango avocado salsa.
07 - Add extra cilantro and lime wedges to individual plates before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salsa is so fresh and tangy that it's like a secret weapon for waking up your taste buds.
  • The salmon stays moist and flavorful with almost no fuss, which makes weeknight dinners feel special.
02 -
  • If you overbake the salmon, it gets dry—start checking at twelve minutes and use a fork to test.
  • Not letting the salsa sit for a few minutes makes the flavors less vibrant, so give it a quick rest before serving.
03 -
  • Line your tray for salmon with parchment—cleanup is seriously easy.
  • Marinate the salmon for half an hour if you've got time; it makes every bite even more tender.
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