Baked Salmon Recipe With Avocado Cotija
This Baked Salmon Recipe With Avocado Cotija brings together rich, flaky salmon with creamy avocado and tangy cotija cheese.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fork for mashing
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry.
- Brush salmon with olive oil evenly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place salmon on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- Meanwhile, mash avocados in mixing bowl.
- Add cotija cheese to mashed avocados.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Add minced jalapeño for heat.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Remove salmon from oven when done.
- Top each fillet with avocado mixture.
- Serve immediately while salmon is warm.
Notes
- Choose salmon fillets of equal thickness for even cooking
- Don't overmix the avocado topping to maintain texture
- Use room temperature avocados for easier mashing
- Add lime juice to prevent avocado browning
- Let salmon rest 2 minutes before adding topping