Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Printable)

Vibrant salmon fillets topped with zesty mango avocado salsa. Nutritious, flavorful, and ideal for summer meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How-To:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the tray and brush evenly with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
05 - In a medium bowl, gently mix mango, avocado, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Transfer salmon fillets to serving plates and top generously with mango avocado salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
07 - Serve the baked salmon with salsa immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salsa is so addictive it doubles as a snack while you cook.
  • It’s the kind of meal that feels celebratory but can be made on a weeknight without fuss.
02 -
  • Pull the salmon from the oven as soon as it flakes—overcooking leaves it dry and you’ll miss the buttery texture.
  • I once skipped seasoning the salsa and regretted it; a pinch of salt and lime makes every bite bright and balanced.
03 -
  • Let your salmon rest for a couple of minutes after baking—it finishes cooking perfectly off the heat.
  • Chop mango and avocado just before serving for peak taste.
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