Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Printable Version)

Salmon fillets baked and topped with zesty mango avocado salsa for a fresh, vibrant meal.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly.
03 - Position salmon fillets evenly on the prepared tray. Coat each fillet with the seasoning mixture using a brush or spoon.
04 - Bake fillets for 12 to 15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is fully cooked.
05 - While salmon cooks, gently mix mango, avocado, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño (if desired), cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
06 - Transfer baked salmon to plates. Top fillets generously with mango avocado salsa. Serve with additional cilantro and lime wedges if preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The mango avocado salsa brings a fresh, tropical kick that feels like a hidden gem at any table.
  • Baked salmon stays tender and juicy, so even first-timers can pull it off with confidence.
02 -
  • Rushing the salmon can dry it out—starting with room temperature fillets makes a big difference.
  • Letting the salsa sit for five minutes before serving melds the flavors and softens the onion bite.
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon bakes more evenly and stays juicy—it’s worth the wait.
  • A dash of lime zest in the salsa as well as on the fish wakes up all the flavors.
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