Description
Baked Salmon with Avocado and Feta is a deliciously easy dish that combines flaky salmon, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, baked to perfection. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy this colorful meal that impresses at any gathering or provides a comforting solo dinner. With its vibrant presentation and harmonious flavors, this recipe guarantees satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon fillets.
- Layer sliced avocados on top of each fillet and crumble feta cheese over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through yet moist.
- Serve with pan juices drizzled over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Swap feta for goat cheese for a different flavor profile. - Add chopped tomatoes or olives for an extra burst of flavor. - For some heat, sprinkle chili flakes before baking.