Looking for a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner that comes together quickly? This Chipotle Baked Salmon with Avocado Salsa is an easy baked salmon recipe packed full of nutrition and flavor.

Easy Baked Salmon Recipe

I have two young kids so anything with the word “easy” in it is my jam these days. I find that unfortunately the word “easy” in a recipe can oftentimes mean it’s lacking in flavor. Not in my house! In spite of the legit craziness that are the hours between 4:00-7:00 PM I’m still not willing to sacrifice on a flavorful dinner.

So an easy recipe that also tastes delicious? Sign me up! this Baked Chipotle Salmon with avocado salsa absolutely fits the bill. It comes together quickly too. Simply marinate and bake your salmon and while the salmon is baking chop up your salsa. Rice or other grains are optional for serving (I like it to complete the meal) but you do you!

This has been on the dinner rotation A LOT lately.

Ingredients Needed

• Salmon – I like fresh wild caught salmon if you can find it.
• Olive oil – You could also use avocado oil for both the salmon and salsa.
• Apple Cider Vinegar – this helps round out the acidity.
• Chipotles in adobo – these can be found in most grocery stores in the latin american section.
• Tamari – I use tamari to keep the recipe gluten-free. If you don’t have tamari you can use soy sauce.
• Honey – for sweetness. Maple syrup also works.
• Avocados – Ideally use large ripe hass avocados.
• Cucumber – I use English cucumber but any cucumber will work here.
• Cilantro – Or another fresh herb if desired.
• Jalapeno – feel free to leave some seeds if you like spice or remove entirely
• Lime – juiced. You could also use lemon if you don’t have lime.
• Feta – or other crumbled cheese but ideally feta because the tanginess pairs well with the avocado salsa.
• Salt + Pepper – add more or less to taste and sodium preferences.
• Rice – or any other grain for servings.

How to Make Chipotle Baked Salmon

STEP 1: MARINATE SALMON

Add salmon to a sheet pan or large baking dish and pat dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, chipotles in adobo, tamari and honey. Pour marinade over salmon and use a spoon to spread evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

STEP 2: BAKE SALMON

Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until salmon is cooked to your liking. Check your salmon after 15 minutes as baking time will depend on thickness of salmon.

How to Make Avocado Salsa

STEP 3: MAKE AVOCADO SALSA

While salmon is baking combine avocados, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno in a large bowl. Top with olive oil and lime juice. Stir in crumbled feta and salt and pepper, to taste.

STEP 4: SERVE

To serve salmon, cut into 4 pieces and top on a bed of rice (or other grain) and sprinkle with avocado salsa.

FAQs

Storage Instructions

Store your easy baked salmon leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven or air fryer. Truthfully, it won’t taste as delicious reheated but it will work in a pinch! Avocado salsa will also keep for 3 days but the avocado will brown as it oxidizes.

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