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Simple Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Simple Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

This Simple Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe combines perfectly grilled salmon with fresh avocado salsa, creating a dish that's both delicious and healthy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

For the salmon

  • 2 lb salmon (cut into four 8-ounce fillets) for even grilling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Bertolli Extra Virgin preferred
  • 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 C&W Petite white corn preferred
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 jalapeño seeded and minced

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Start with the salsa first since it benefits from sitting for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld while the salmon cooks. 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.
  • While the salsa sits, 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.
  • 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 the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Transfer the grilled salmon fillets to serving plates, skin-side down. Top each fillet generously with the avocado salsa, allowing some of the flavorful juices to drizzle over the fish. Serve immediately while the salmon is still warm.

Notes

The lime juice helps prevent the avocado from browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword avocado salsa, easy dinner, grilled salmon, healthy recipe, Seafood, summer recipe
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