Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Printable Version)

Juicy baked salmon paired with zesty mango avocado salsa for a colorful summer meal bursting with flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon Fillets

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 salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 - Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy salsa keeps salmon juicy and playful every bite, like a refreshing secret between us.
  • This recipe is a breeze to pull together after a busy day, yet feels special enough for guests.
02 -
  • If you bake the salmon too long, it turns dry—trust the fork test, not just the timer.
  • Mixing the salsa too roughly breaks up the avocado, so a wide spatula or gentle hands keep it vibrant.
03 -
  • Let the cooked salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving so it's extra juicy.
  • Stir lime juice into the salsa right before serving to keep the avocado bright.
Go Back