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Herb-Crusted Salmon with Avocado Salsa


"This recipe pairs perfectly with a side of whole grain toast or a light salad for a well-rounded morning meal. Feel free to customize the salsa with additional ingredients like diced jalapeno or mango for extra flavor!"

For the salmon:

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the avocado salsa:

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush the tops of the fillets with the herb mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine.Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.Serve the herb-crusted salmon hot, topped with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the herb mixture.Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine.Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.Serve the herb-crusted salmon hot, topped with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush the tops of the fillets with the herb mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine.Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.Serve the herb-crusted salmon hot, topped with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa.
  4. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.Serve the herb-crusted salmon hot, topped with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa.
  5. While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine.Serve the herb-crusted salmon hot, topped with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa.
  6. Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  7. Serve the herb-crusted salmon hot, topped with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious fish breakfast!

Prep 10m | Cook 15m | Ready 25m