Blueberry Salmon Salsa
Elevate your seafood game with this vibrant and refreshing Blueberry Salmon Salsa recipe! Perfectly seared salmon fillets boast a crispy skin and tender, flaky interior, seasoned with a delightful blend of paprika, salt, and black pepper. The star of the dish, however, is the dynamic blueberry salsa—a medley of juicy fresh blueberries, zesty lemon juice, sweet honey, and a subtle kick from jalapeño. Tossed with creamy avocado chunks and fragrant cilantro, this salsa is the ideal balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy, complementing the richness of the salmon beautifully. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this stunning dish is both nutritious and visually impressive, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. Pair it with a side of quinoa or fresh greens for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 piece jalapeño (seeded and finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece avocado (diced)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin becomes crispy.
Flip the fillets gently and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from heat and let them rest for a few minutes.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, red onion, jalapeño, lemon juice, honey, cilantro, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Lightly toss the mixture to create the salsa.
Right before serving, gently fold the diced avocado into the blueberry salsa to avoid mashing it.
Serve each salmon fillet topped with a generous spoonful of the blueberry salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.0 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 3795 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 93.4 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 52.6 mcg | 263% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2506 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
