Oven-Baked Salmon with Avocado Salsa Verde

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Tender oven-baked salmon fillets topped with a bright, herbaceous avocado salsa verde combining fresh cilantro, lime, and garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 large, peeled and pitted avocado
• 1 cup packed leaves fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 small, seeded and chopped jalapeño
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down. Brush each fillet with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Bake salmon for 10-12 minutes until just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine 1 large peeled avocado, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped jalapeño, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Pulse until smooth but still slightly chunky.
4. Step 4: Spoon avocado salsa verde generously over each salmon fillet and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or salad.