Description
This Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe offers a flavorful and healthy meal that combines perfectly seasoned salmon fillets with a fresh and vibrant avocado salsa. Quick to prepare and cook, it’s an ideal dish for a nutritious dinner or a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon
- 2 lbs salmon fillets skin on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
For the Avocado Salsa
- 1 avocado cubed
- ½ red onion sliced or diced
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Seasoning: Mix the kosher salt, ancho chili powder, ground cumin, ground paprika, onion powder, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl to create the seasoning blend for the salmon.
- Season the Salmon: Rub the salmon fillets all over with olive oil, then evenly coat them with the seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate the seasoned salmon for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Make the Avocado Salsa: In a separate bowl, combine the cubed avocado, sliced or diced red onion, freshly squeezed lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently and chill the salsa until ready to serve.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium temperature between 350 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure the grill grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the salmon flakes easily when pressed gently with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Keep the grill lid closed during cooking to maintain consistent heat.
- Serve: Remove grilled salmon from the grill, top each fillet generously with the prepared avocado salsa, and serve immediately for a fresh and delicious meal.
Notes
- Make sure your grill is clean and properly preheated before placing the salmon to avoid sticking.
- Keeping the grill lid down while cooking helps maintain even heat and cooks the salmon uniformly.
- The best way to check if salmon is cooked perfectly is to press the top of the fillet; if it flakes easily, it's done.
- Using fresh lime juice in the salsa enhances flavor and balances the richness of the salmon.
- You can substitute fresh cilantro with parsley if unavailable or to suit taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
