Mexican Inspired Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Name: Mexican Inspired Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Cumin; 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Coriander; 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper; 2 filets Salmon (I used 6 oz skin-on filets ); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (or neutral-oil of choice); 2 tablespoon Red Onion (diced ); 1 tablespoon Jalapeno (diced; remove the seeds if desired ); 1 clove Garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (additional to serve); 1 teaspoon Lime Zest; 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro (chopped); 1 Avocado (diced (use 2 avocados if smaller)); 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt (more to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (more to taste)

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:10min

A salmon filet generously seasoned with Mexican-inspired seasonings and paired with a quick and flavorful avocado salsa.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:40:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories416.2 kcal (21%)

Total Fat32.1 g (46%)

Carbs8.9 g (3%)

Sugars1.3 g (1%)

Protein26.1 g (52%)

Sodium781.4 mg (39%)

Fiber4.8 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Seasoning Blend

Step 1

Combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.

Salmon

Step 2

Pat the salmon dry and season generously on both sides with the seasoning blend.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon skin-side down, lower the heat to medium, and use a spatula to press the salmon down for about 10 seconds.

Step 4

Cook for about 5-6 minutes, flip, then cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.

Avocado Salsa

Step 5

Add all avocado salsa ingredients to a large bowl and toss until evenly combined. Taste the salsa and add additional lime juice, salt, or pepper as needed.

Step 6

Divide the salmon and avocado salsa onto plates to serve. Squeeze with additional lime juice as desired.

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