Healthy Baked Salmon with Avocado & Cotija
Ingredients
- Salmon:
- 4 salmon skinless fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Avocado-Cotija topping:
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Make the avocado-Cotija topping: In a small bowl, combine the avocado, crumbled Cotija, dill, and chives.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the salmon.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill. Brush this mixture over the salmon fillets, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
- Bake the salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked and easily flaked with a fork.
- Serve immediately, topping each fillet with the avocado-Cotija mixture. Enjoy!
Serving: 1filet, Calories: 423kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 221mg, Potassium: 1117mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 329IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 92mg, Iron: 2mg
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