Grilled Spice Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Elevate your summer dinners with this Grilled Spice Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa, a flavorful and nutritious dish that’s as vibrant as it is easy to make. Perfectly grilled salmon fillets are coated in a bold, aromatic blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and coriander, creating a smoky, slightly spicy crust. Topped with a refreshing avocado salsa featuring creamy ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, juicy roma tomatoes, and a hint of jalapeño, this dish strikes the perfect balance between smoky heat and cooling freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free and heart-healthy recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party entrée. Serve it alongside a simple green salad or grilled veggies to let the bold flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 0.5 medium (diced) red onion
- 1 medium (diced) roma tomato
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 1 small (seeded and finely chopped) jalapeño
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (for salsa)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and brush each fillet lightly with olive oil. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the grill and set it aside to rest for a couple of minutes.
While the salmon is grilling, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, red onion, roma tomato, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt.
Serve the grilled salmon fillets on individual plates and top each with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.5 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2325 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 153.1 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2478 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.
