24 ounces salmon, cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon yogurt
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cupsĀ avocado tzatziki
For Avocado Tzatziki Sauce:
1 large ripe avocado, mashed
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, grated, and squeezed to drain
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice (~1/2 lemon)
salt and pepper to taste
Mix everything together and let stand for 15-minutes
Step 1: Marinate the salmon in the oil, lemon juice and zest, yogurt, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper for 20 minutes before placing it on a baking dish and baking in a preheated 400F oven until the salmon just starts to flake easily, about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Serve topped with the avocado tzatziki.