Cilantro Lime Salmon with Avocado Salsa

A delicious baked salmon recipe with a tangy cilantro lime seasoning, topped with a vibrant and flavorful avocado salsa.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 4 filets salmon
• 0 cilantro lime mixture prepared
• 0 salt
• 0 black pepper
• 0 smoked paprika
• 2 whole avocado diced
• 0.25 cup red onion diced
• 1 whole tomato diced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0 salt to taste
• 0 avocado salsa prepared

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
3. Brush the salmon filets with the cilantro lime mixture.
4. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
5. Place the salmon filets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
6. While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado salsa by combining 2 diced avocados, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 diced tomato, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and salt to taste.
7. Once the salmon is done, top each filet with a generous amount of avocado salsa and serve.