Mexican Inspired Salmon with Avocado Salsa
A salmon filet generously seasoned with Mexican-inspired seasonings and paired with a quick and flavorful 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.
Notes
Note: If you are using a smaller avocado, you may want to use 2.
I also served this with some chips and salsa on the side!
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