Description
Succulent baked salmon meets Mediterranean magic with creamy avocado and tangy feta cheese. Quick weeknight elegance delivers rich flavors that elevate simple seafood into a restaurant-worthy dish you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets without skin
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
Oils, Liquids, and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a ceramic baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a vibrant topping by combining diced ripe avocado, crumbled tangy feta cheese, freshly chopped dill, and thinly sliced chives in a mixing bowl.
- Enhance the topping with a splash of fresh lemon juice, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; gently fold ingredients to distribute flavors evenly.
- Refrigerate the prepared topping to allow ingredients to meld and chill while preparing the salmon.
- Carefully dry salmon fillets using clean paper towels, removing any excess moisture to ensure proper seasoning adherence.
- Craft a flavorful marinade by whisking extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and finely chopped dill in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Generously brush each salmon fillet with the olive oil mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage on all surfaces.
- Sprinkle each fillet with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a light dusting of smoky paprika to elevate the flavor profile.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until the fish becomes opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, top each warm salmon fillet with the chilled avocado-feta mixture, creating a refreshing contrast to the hot fish.
Notes
- Elevate your salmon game with this vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with fresh flavors.
- Prepping topping ahead allows ingredients to meld, creating a more harmonious and zesty mix.
- Patting salmon dry ensures a perfect golden crust and prevents steaming instead of roasting.
- Using fresh herbs like dill and chives transforms an ordinary fish into an extraordinary meal.
- Quick cooking time means you’ll have a restaurant-quality dinner ready in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg