
By Carol Bee Cooks
Mexican Inspired Salmon with Avocado Salsa
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, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:04 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
38
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories415.2 kcal (21%)
Total Fat32.1 g (46%)
Carbs8.5 g (3%)
Sugars1.1 g (1%)
Protein26.2 g (52%)
Sodium956.1 mg (48%)
Fiber4.7 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

½ tspgarlic powder

½ tspcumin

½ tspchili powder

¼ tspcoriander

¼ tspsmoked paprika

¼ tspcayenne

½ tspsalt

¼ tspblack pepper

2filets Salmon
I used 6 oz skin-on filets

1 TbspOlive Oil
or neutral-oil of choice

2 TbspRed Onion
diced

1 TbspJalapeno
diced, remove the seeds if desired

1clove garlic
minced

1 TbspLime Juice
additional to serve

1 tsplime zest

2 Tbspcilantro
chopped

1Avocado
diced, use 2 avocados if smaller

1 tspolive oil

¼ tspsalt
more to taste

¼ tspBlack Pepper
more to taste
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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