This Mexican Inspired Salmon with Avocado Salsa is fresh, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes! The rich salmon pairs perfectly with the creamy avocado cut by the sharpness of red onions, garlic, and lime juice/zest.
Start with step 1: Make a quick homemade seasoning blend.
On to step 2: Coat salmon with the seasoning blend and cook in a pan.
Then step 3: Toss together avocado salsa ingredients in a bowl.
Finally step 4: Serve!
I also served this dish with some tortilla chips, queso, and salsa on the side because you can never go wrong with some chips and dip.
Mexican Inspired Salmon with Avocado Salsa Ingredients
Seasoning Blend
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Coriander
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Salmon
Avocado Salsa
- 2 tbsp Red Onion diced
- 1 tbsp Jalapeno diced; remove the seeds if desired
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice additional to serve
- 1 tsp Lime Zest
- 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- 1 Avocado diced (use 2 avocados if smaller)
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt more to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper more to taste
Recipe Instructions
Seasoning Blend
- Combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
Salmon
- Pat the salmon dry and season generously on both sides with the seasoning blend.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon skin-side down, lower the heat to medium, and use a spatula to press the salmon down for about 10 seconds.
- Cook for about 5-6 minutes, flip, then cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
Avocado Salsa
- Add all avocado salsa ingredients to a large bowl and toss until evenly combined. Taste the salsa and add additional lime juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
- Divide the salmon and avocado salsa onto plates to serve. Squeeze with additional lime juice as desired.
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Flavorful homemade seasoning blend…check! Delicious salmon cooked in less than 10 minutes…check! A balanced avocado side dish…check! You will love this easy recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes. I definitely recommend serving with some tortilla chips. Some cilantro-lime rice would also be delicious.
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Mexican Inspired Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Equipment
Ingredients
Seasoning Blend
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Coriander
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Avocado Salsa
- 2 tbsp Red Onion diced
- 1 tbsp Jalapeno diced; remove the seeds if desired
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice additional to serve
- 1 tsp Lime Zest
- 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- 1 Avocado diced (use 2 avocados if smaller)
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt more to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper more to taste
Instructions
Seasoning Blend
- Combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
Salmon
- Pat the salmon dry and season generously on both sides with the seasoning blend.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon skin-side down, lower the heat to medium, and use a spatula to press the salmon down for about 10 seconds.
- Cook for about 5-6 minutes, flip, then cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
Avocado Salsa
- Add all avocado salsa ingredients to a large bowl and toss until evenly combined. Taste the salsa and add additional lime juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
- Divide the salmon and avocado salsa onto plates to serve. Squeeze with additional lime juice as desired.
