Description
This Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe combines perfectly seasoned salmon fillets grilled to tender perfection with a fresh, zesty avocado salsa. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish is a delicious and healthy main course perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon
- 2 lbs salmon fillets skin on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
For the Avocado Salsa
- 1 avocado cubed
- ½ red onion sliced or diced
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Seasoning: Mix the kosher salt, ancho chili powder, ground cumin, ground paprika, onion powder, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl to create the seasoning blend.
- Season the Salmon: Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil, then evenly coat each fillet with the seasoning mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors penetrate the fish.
- Make the Avocado Salsa: Combine the cubed avocado, sliced or diced red onion, freshly squeezed lime juice, and chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl. Mix gently and chill until serving to keep it fresh.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat, between 350-375°F, ensuring the grill grates are clean to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Keep the grill lid down to maintain even cooking temperature.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the grill, top each fillet generously with the prepared avocado salsa, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your grill is fully preheated and clean before cooking to avoid sticking and to get perfect grill marks.
- Keep the grill lid closed during cooking to maintain consistent temperature and moisture.
- Use a fork or finger to gently press the salmon; if it flakes easily, it is done.
- If grill is unavailable, salmon can be cooked on a stovetop grill pan with similar timing.
- Leftover avocado salsa can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day; add fresh lime juice before serving to keep it bright.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
