Oven-Roasted Salmon with Citrus Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

Flaky oven-roasted salmon topped with a refreshing citrus avocado salsa, combining creamy textures and bright flavors for a Whole30-compliant seafood dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, sea salt 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large, diced avocado
• 1 medium, peeled and segmented orange
• 1, juiced lime
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
2. Step 2: While salmon roasts, combine in a bowl 1 large diced avocado, 1 peeled and segmented medium orange, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, 1 minced small jalapeño (seeded for less heat), and juice of 1 lime. Gently toss to combine.
3. Step 3: Remove salmon from oven and spoon the citrus avocado salsa evenly over each fillet. Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the top and serve immediately.