Oven-baked salmon fillets with lemon, topped with avocado, feta, and herbs for a light, flavorful meal.
# Components:
→ Salmon Preparation
01 - 4 salmon fillets, skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Ground black pepper, to taste
08 - Paprika, to taste
→ Avocado-Feta Topping
09 - 1 large avocado, diced
10 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, sliced
13 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
14 - Salt, to taste
15 - Ground black pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
02 - Combine diced avocado, crumbled feta, chopped dill, and sliced chives in a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice, season with salt and black pepper, mix gently, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
04 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped dill in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over each salmon fillet, then season evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
05 - Bake the salmon fillets for 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through and easily flaked with a fork.
06 - Immediately top each fillet with the chilled avocado-feta mixture and serve at once.
