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Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Delectable Salmon with Avocado Salsa for a Bright Dinner Night

Quick and tasty Salmon with Avocado Salsa bursts with nutrition and flavor for a perfect dinner night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Use skin-on for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced fresh garlic preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Crucial for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can substitute with fresh onions.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust for seasoning.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
For the Avocado Salsa
  • 1 Avocado Ripe for best flavor.
  • 1 Tomato Any variety works.
  • 0.25 cup Onion Diced red or white.
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Can substitute with parsley.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh preferred.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and a pinch each of black pepper and salt.
  2. Generously coat the salmon fillets with the prepared spice mixture and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
  3. Heat a heavy-duty non-stick pan or grill to medium-high heat and cook the salmon fillets skin-side down until crispy.
  4. While the salmon cooks, prepare the avocado salsa by combining diced avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, olive oil, and lime juice.
  5. Plate the salmon fillets with a scoop of the avocado salsa on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. Freezing is only recommended for cooked salmon without salsa.

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