Grilled Spice Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Elevate your summer dinners with this Grilled Spice Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa, a flavorful and nutritious dish that’s as vibrant as it is easy to make. Perfectly grilled salmon fillets are coated in a bold, aromatic blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and coriander, creating a smoky, slightly spicy crust. Topped with a refreshing avocado salsa featuring creamy ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, juicy roma tomatoes, and a hint of jalapeño, this dish strikes the perfect balance between smoky heat and cooling freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free and heart-healthy recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party entrée. Serve it alongside a simple green salad or grilled veggies to let the bold flavors shine!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 0.5 medium (diced) red onion
- 1 medium (diced) roma tomato
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 1 small (seeded and finely chopped) jalapeño
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (for salsa)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and brush each fillet lightly with olive oil. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
Step 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Step 4
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the grill and set it aside to rest for a couple of minutes.
Step 5
While the salmon is grilling, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, red onion, roma tomato, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt.
Step 6
Serve the grilled salmon fillets on individual plates and top each with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1354.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2238.8 |
| Total Fat 164.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 272.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2324.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.9g | |
| Protein 153.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 137.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2478.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories