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Flavorful Baked Salmon with Avocado and Feta

Baked Salmon with Avocado & Feta made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6 oz salmon fillets
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare a baking dish by coating it with a tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin-side down.
  4. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the salmon and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salmon fillets.
  6. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and feta.
  7. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  8. While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado by slicing it in half, removing the pit, and cutting it into cubes.
  9. Once done, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  10. Top the salmon with the diced avocado and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.