Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Printable Version)

Savory baked salmon meets zesty mango avocado salsa for a refreshing, easy summer main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces 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 ground 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
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the 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 ground black pepper.
03 - Arrange the salmon fillets on the prepared tray. Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over each fillet using a basting brush or spoon.
04 - Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fillets easily flake with a fork and are just cooked through.
05 - While salmon bakes, gently combine mango, avocado, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and ground black pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
06 - Transfer cooked salmon to serving plates and generously top each fillet with mango avocado salsa.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It’s one of those meals that tastes fresh enough to feel like restaurant fare, but is incredibly quick and forgiving.
  • The salsa makes the salmon pop and adds a cool, juicy crunch that everyone at the table raves about.
02 -
  • If you overbake the salmon, it turns dry quickly — check early and trust your fork for doneness.
  • Let the salsa rest for a few minutes before serving; the flavors mellow beautifully and the onion softens.
03 -
  • Let the salmon rest for a minute before topping — the juices will stay in and the texture is perfect.
  • Chop mango and avocado right before mixing to keep the salsa vivid and fresh.
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