Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Printable)

Tender salmon meets mango avocado salsa in a vibrant, nourishing dish perfect for warm weather dining.

# What You 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 salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt and black pepper, as needed

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the baking tray. Brush each fillet thoroughly with the prepared seasoning mixture.
04 - Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches desired doneness.
05 - While salmon bakes, gently combine mango, avocado, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
06 - Transfer baked salmon to serving plates. Spoon the mango avocado salsa over each fillet and garnish with additional cilantro or lime wedges as desired.
07 - Serve promptly to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s one of those rare meals that feels restaurant-worthy but is secretly simple to make.
  • The fresh salsa turns every bite of salmon into something juicy and refreshing, especially when the weather’s warm.
02 -
  • If you overcook the salmon, it turns dry—keep an eye on the timer and test with a fork before you think it’s done.
  • Adding salsa to hot salmon melts the avocado just enough to make every bite creamy, so don’t let it cool too much.
03 -
  • Let the salmon rest for a couple minutes after baking so juices settle and the texture stays buttery.
  • For prepping ahead, dice mango and veggies but add avocado and lime just before serving—otherwise the salsa loses its fresh pop.
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