The Salmon Recipe
The Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
For the Avocado Topping
- 2 avocados, ripe, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil the bottom of a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking pan. Drizzle the salmon with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season each fillet generously with garlic salt, onion powder, creole seasoning, black pepper, and paprika, ensuring an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Bake the seasoned salmon in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
For the last few minutes of cooking, switch the oven to broil. Broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until the top is slightly crispy and golden brown to your desired crispness. Remove from oven.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado topping. In a small bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Serve the cooked salmon immediately, topped with a generous spoonful of the fresh avocado mixture. Enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The Salmon Recipe
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
For the Avocado Topping
- 2 avocados, ripe, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil the bottom of a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking pan. Drizzle the salmon with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season each fillet generously with garlic salt, onion powder, creole seasoning, black pepper, and paprika, ensuring an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Bake the seasoned salmon in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
For the last few minutes of cooking, switch the oven to broil. Broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until the top is slightly crispy and golden brown to your desired crispness. Remove from oven.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado topping. In a small bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Serve the cooked salmon immediately, topped with a generous spoonful of the fresh avocado mixture. Enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min