Avocado-Crusted Salmon with Lemon-Dill

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Salmon fillets coated in mashed avocado and dill, baked to golden perfection with a bright lemon finish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, avocado, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 2 salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Mash 1 medium avocado until smooth, stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, and spread evenly over salmon skin-side up.
  3. Step 3: Bake salmon uncovered for 12-15 minutes until edges are crisp and salmon flakes easily with a fork, then squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over top.

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