Baked Salmon with Avocado & Feta (Print Version)
Tender salmon topped with creamy avocado and tangy feta cheese, ready in under 30 minutes for a quick and healthy dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ For the salmon
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4 salmon fillets (without skin)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Paprika, to taste
→ For the avocado-feta topping
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1 large avocado, diced
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1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh chives, sliced
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Juice of 1/2 a lemon
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a small bowl, mix the diced avocado, crumbled feta, chopped dill, and sliced chives. Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the salmon.
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them in the prepared baking dish.
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In another small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped dill. Brush this mixture over each salmon fillet and season with salt, pepper, and paprika to your liking.
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Bake the salmon for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through and flaking easily with a fork.
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Serve immediately with the avocado-feta topping spooned over each fillet.
# Notes:
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You may double the avocado-feta topping recipe if desired, especially when serving with additional sides.