Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon with Avocado Salsa

• porsjoner: 4 servings
• aktiv tid: 15 minutes
• total tid: 25 minutes

Ingredienser

4 salmon fillets (without skin)

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp lime juice

1 tsp lime zest

1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems are ok)

Smoked paprika, to taste*

Salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

1 large avocado, diced (or 2 small avocados)

½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped

¼ cup red onion, finely diced

2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems are ok)

½-1 lime, juiced

Salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

Fremgangsmåte

Prep the oven. Turn your oven on to 400 degrees and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Make the salsa. Mix the diced avocado, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro together in a small bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste. (Taste and adjust the lime juice or seasonings as needed.)Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salmon.

Prepare the salmon. Pat the salmon fillets with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture and place them in your prepared baking dish.In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest and chopped cilantro together and brush the mixture over each fillet. Season each fillet with smoked paprika, salt and black pepper to your liking.

Bake! Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Serve. Serve immediately with your avocado salsa spooned over each fillet.