Salmon roasts to flaky perfection while a quick mashed avocado and butter sauce comes together on the counter in the same amount of time. The fat from both the fish and the sauce keeps this satisfying well past the last bite. For another quick seafood dinner, try our Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Chimichurri.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 180g each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, plus lemon wedges to serve
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Rub salmon with olive oil and salt, then place skin-side down on the sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily.
- Meanwhile, mash avocado with melted butter, lemon juice, and dill until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
- Spoon the avocado lemon butter over the baked salmon and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 520 |
| Total fat | 40g |
| Total carbohydrates | 6g |
| Dietary fiber | 4g |
| Protein | 34g |
| Sodium | 420mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Salmon's omega-3 fatty acids reduce gut inflammation and support the integrity of the intestinal lining, while avocado adds monounsaturated fat and potassium with minimal net carbs. Together they make a plate that's high in fat by design without leaning on any processed source to get there.
The avocado butter also works spooned over grilled chicken if you want to keep the idea going through the week. Leaning on fish more often has real upside for digestion, as we cover in Fish-Forward Diets and Gut Health.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
