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Simple Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Simple Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Delicious Simple Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the salmon

  • 2 lb salmon (cut into four 8-ounce fillets)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil I use Bertolli Extra Virgin for a high smoke point
  • 1.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin

For the salsa

  • 1 large avocado (diced into ½-inch cubes)
  • 1 Roma tomato (seeded and chopped into ¼-inch pieces)
  • 0.5 small red onion (finely diced)
  • 0.5 cup corn I prefer C&W Petite white corn for sweetness
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 jalapeño seeded and minced

Instructions
 

Salsa Preparation

  • In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, chopped tomato, diced red onion, corn, minced jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. Pour in the lime juice and sprinkle with salt, then gently fold everything together with a rubber spatula—be careful not to break down the avocado pieces. Set aside at room temperature.

Salmon Preparation

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and ground cumin. Brush both sides of each salmon fillet lightly with olive oil, then generously coat all sides with the spice mixture, pressing gently so it adheres. Let the seasoned salmon sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes while you preheat the grill.

Grilling Salmon

  • Heat your grill to medium heat (about 400°F) and lightly oil the grates. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them. Flip the fillets carefully and grill for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes after grilling.

Serving

  • Transfer the grilled salmon fillets to serving plates, skin-side down. Top each fillet generously with the avocado salsa from Step 1 and serve immediately.

Notes

The lime juice in the salsa will help prevent the avocado from browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Avocado Salsa, grilled salmon, Healthy Recipe, quick dinner, seafood
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