Oven-Roasted Salmon with Avocado-Cilantro Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Tender oven-roasted salmon fillets topped with a creamy, zesty avocado and cilantro sauce that adds freshness and richness without dairy. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy 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 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1 ripe large, peeled and pitted avocado
1/3 cup packed leaves fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1, minced garlic clove
3 tbsp, divided olive oil
1 tsp, divided sea salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each fillet with 1 tbsp olive oil and season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 2: While salmon roasts, prepare avocado-cilantro sauce by blending 1 ripe avocado, 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Remove salmon from oven and spoon generous dollops of the avocado-cilantro sauce over each fillet. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.