Greek Style Salmon With Avocado Tzatziki - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 ounces salmon, cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon yogurt
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups avocado tzatziki (recipe below)
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 garlic clove, grated
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Avocado Tzatziki Sauce: Mix together all tzatziki ingredients (avocado thru salt & pepper); refrigerate until use.
The Rest: 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
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place marinated salmon in oven and bake until the salmon just starts to flake easily, about 10 minutes.
Serve topping with the avocado tzatziki.