Description
A vibrant and nourishing dish featuring perfectly cooked salmon paired with a creamy, tangy avocado salsa. This quick and easy recipe combines heart-healthy omega-3-rich salmon with fresh, zesty avocado salsa for a flavorful and visually stunning meal suitable for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (wild-caught if possible, about 6 oz each)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
Avocado Salsa
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Salsa: Dice the ripe avocados and cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. In a bowl, gently toss all the ingredients together with fresh lime juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while cooking the salmon.
- Season the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down if it has skin, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Plate and Add Salsa: Arrange the cooked salmon fillets on plates. Generously spoon the avocado salsa over the top, allowing the creamy, tangy salsa to complement the warm, flaky salmon.
Notes
- Don’t Overcook: Salmon cooks quickly; watch for it to turn opaque and flaky while remaining moist inside.
- Use Ripe Avocados: For the creamiest salsa, select avocados that yield slightly when gently squeezed.
- Let Flavors Rest: Allow the salsa to sit for 10 minutes before serving to deepen the taste.
- Pat Salmon Dry: Removing excess moisture helps to sear a perfect crust.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Squeeze lime juice just before serving to maintain salsa’s freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with avocado salsa
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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