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A gourmet avocado toast topped with smoked salmon, fresh arugula, and dried cranberries, served on a white plate with a green sauce and cherry tomatoes.

Avocado Salmon Recipe

This Avocado Salmon Recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish with a Mediterranean-Californian twist. It takes just 20 minutes to prepare and combines perfectly baked salmon with a creamy avocado topping. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh herbs, each serving delivers 450-500 calories. It's a simple yet nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Californian, Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 2 ripe avocados mashed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rub salmon with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
  4. Mash avocados with red pepper flakes, a pinch of salt, and fresh dill.
  5. Top each salmon fillet with mashed avocado.
  6. Serve immediately with a side of salad or roasted veggies.