Enjoy a simple, delicious, and healthy salmon recipe paired with a refreshing cucumber and avocado salad. This dish combines the richness of salmon with the fresh flavors of dill, ginger, and lime.
Ingredients:Fresh dill, extra virgin olive oil, serrano pepper, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, skin-on salmon fillets, Persian cucumbers, avocados, lime juice, and toasted sesame seeds.
Preparation:Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Combine finely chopped fresh dill, olive oil, minced serrano pepper, grated fresh ginger, grated garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the dill mixture evenly over the fillets.
Bake until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 15-18 minutes.
Meanwhile, smash trimmed cucumbers, chop into pieces, and transfer to a bowl. Add diced avocado, lime juice, sesame seeds, and olive oil; toss gently.
Serve the baked salmon with the cucumber-avocado salad.
This recipe offers a balanced meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of omega-3-rich salmon and heart-healthy avocado makes it both nutritious and flavorful.