Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Print Version)

Succulent baked salmon complemented by vibrant mango avocado salsa for a refreshing summer main dish.

# Components:

→ Salmon Preparation

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking tray. Brush each fillet evenly with the seasoning mixture using a basting brush.
04 - Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
05 - While salmon cooks, gently combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
06 - Transfer baked salmon fillets to serving plates. Top each fillet generously with mango avocado salsa.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dish tastes like sunshine and is secretly healthy for weeknight dinners.
  • The salsa is so addictive, I find myself making double just to snack on it alone.
02 -
  • If you overcook the salmon, it loses its tenderness—timing makes all the difference.
  • Let the salsa sit for five minutes; the flavors meld and the texture improves dramatically.
03 -
  • Use super fresh salmon and ripe mango—mealy fruit or fish never hides in this recipe.
  • Brushing the marinade onto the salmon rather than pouring ensures every piece gets coated evenly.
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