Description
A fresh and healthy dish featuring grilled salmon topped with a creamy, zesty avocado salsa for a perfect balance of smoky and bright flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (150–180 g each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and drizzle with olive oil.
- Mix garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper, then season salmon.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and oil grates.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 3–4 minutes more.
- Squeeze lemon juice over salmon before removing.
- In a bowl, combine avocado, tomato, onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
- Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then toss gently.
- Serve salmon topped with avocado salsa.
Notes
- Do not overcook salmon to keep it moist.
- Prepare salsa fresh for best flavor and color.
- Add chili flakes or jalapeño for spice.
- Store salmon and salsa separately for leftovers.
- Works well with rice, quinoa, or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
