Description
Baked Salmon with Avocado & Feta: Perfectly tender salmon topped with creamy avocado and tangy feta. This Mediterranean-inspired dish delivers restaurant flavor in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
4 salmon fillets (6 oz/170g each), skin-on
2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon (5g) kosher salt
½ teaspoon (2g) freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon (2g) dried oregano
2 medium ripe avocados, diced (about 2 cups)
4 oz (115g) feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons (8g) fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon (15g) capers, drained (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and position rack in center. Remove salmon from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Brush this mixture over the top and sides of each fillet.
- Bake salmon for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) at the thickest part. Salmon should be just barely opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- While salmon bakes, prepare the topping. In a medium bowl, gently combine diced avocados, crumbled feta, lemon juice, dill, capers (if using), garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Remove salmon from oven and let rest for 3 minutes. Transfer to serving plates and top generously with the avocado-feta mixture. Garnish with additional dill if desired and serve immediately with lemon wedges.