Description
Salmon with Avocado Salsa is a fresh, flavorful, and nutritious dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets topped with a vibrant salsa made from creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and zesty lime. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Optional: lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning onto both sides of each salmon fillet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden.
- While the salmon cooks, combine avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Gently mix to form the salsa.
- Once salmon is done, plate it and top each fillet with a generous scoop of avocado salsa.
- Serve immediately with optional lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture in the salsa.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: salmon with avocado salsa, healthy salmon recipe, avocado topping, low carb dinner, pan-seared salmon