Maple Citrus Salmon with Orange-Avocado Salsa

Maple Citrus Salmon with Orange-Avocado Salsa is a healthy and easy baked salmon recipe perfect for any quick weeknight meal.

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Maple Citrus Salmon with Orange-Avocado Salsa

Maple Citrus Salmon with Orange-Avocado Salsa is a healthy and easy baked salmon recipe perfect for any quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients :
  • For salmon:
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • Fine sea salt and pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • For Orange-Avocado Salsa:
  • 2 large navel oranges peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions :

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Place salmon fillets in a single layer in the bottom of the baking dish and season with fine sea salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and orange juice. Pour over salmon fillets, allowing to sit for at least 10 minutes before baking.

  3. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

  4. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for orange-avocado salsa in a medium bowl and gently toss.

  5. Remove salmon from the oven, plate and top with a generous helping of Orange-Avocado Salsa.

  6. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

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