Description
Healthy Baked Salmon with Avocado & Cotija is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of flaky salmon, creamy avocado, and tangy cotija cheese. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious diners. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, delivering a satisfying meal without compromising on flavor. The vibrant colors and aromatic blend of ingredients ensure it’s not just a feast for the palate but also for the eyes. Serve it alongside quinoa or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish and place the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and top with sliced avocados and crumbled cotija cheese; return to oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg