Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Print)

Tender salmon fillets paired with vibrant mango avocado salsa for an easy, refreshing summer main.

# What you'll need:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces 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 kosher salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground 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 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared tray. Brush each fillet evenly with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Bake salmon fillets for 12–15 minutes, or until the flesh easily flakes with a fork and appears opaque.
05 - While salmon bakes, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir gently to blend.
06 - Transfer baked salmon to plates and top each fillet generously with mango avocado salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while salmon remains warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This combination of sweet mango and creamy avocado makes every bite unforgettable—I nearly kept the salsa all to myself.
  • The salmon stays tender and fragrant, so cleanup is easy and everyone leaves the table smiling.
02 -
  • If you bake salmon too long, it dries fast—watch closely after 12 minutes for that tender flake.
  • Adding salsa just before serving keeps the avocado crisp and mango juicy.
03 -
  • Starting the salsa while salmon cooks means everything is ready together, reducing stress.
  • If using skin-on fillets, bake skin-side down for easier plating.
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