Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Printable)

Tender salmon paired with mango avocado salsa creates a vibrant, nutritious summer main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 lime, zested and juiced
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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully blended.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared tray. Brush each fillet evenly with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Bake the fillets for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches desired doneness.
05 - While the salmon cooks, in a medium bowl, gently combine mango, avocado, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer baked salmon to serving plates. Top each fillet generously with mango avocado salsa.
07 - Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salsa tastes like summer sunshine and isn&apost; a chore to make.
  • Every bite combines hot, flaky salmon with cool, tangy fruit in a way that&apost;ll win over even the pickiest guests.
02 -
  • Salmon overcooks faster than expected—watch closely, or you&apost;ll lose that perfect flaky texture.
  • Letting the salsa sit for a few minutes melds flavors, but add avocado right before serving to keep it from getting mushy.
03 -
  • Dry the salmon fillets with paper towels before seasoning for crispy edges.
  • Chopping mango and avocado to uniform size makes for prettier salsa—and it scoops easier, too.
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