Mexican Inspired Salmon with Avocado Salsa
A salmon filet generously seasoned with Mexican-inspired seasonings and paired with a quick and flavorful avocado salsa.
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
Seasoning Blend
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Avocado Salsa
- 2 tablespoon Red Onion diced
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeno diced; remove the seeds if desired
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice additional to serve
- 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro chopped
- 1 Avocado diced (use 2 avocados if smaller)
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon 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.
Serving Suggestion: I also served this with some chips and salsa on the side!
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
