Salmon with Pomegranate Avocado Salsa
Elevate your dinner routine with this vibrant and nutrient-packed *Salmon with Pomegranate Avocado Salsa*. Perfectly baked salmon fillets, seasoned with smoky paprika and aromatic garlic powder, are topped with a refreshing salsa bursting with flavor and color. The salsa combines juicy pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado, zesty lime juice, and a touch of honey for a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Finely diced jalapeño and red onion add a spicy kick, while fresh cilantro ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Packed with omega-3s, antioxidants, and bold flavors, this recipe is a wholesome, show-stopping addition to your meal plan. Serve it alongside rice or a crisp salad for a complete, deliciously healthy dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 small (seeded and finely diced) jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil over the fillets, then sprinkle them evenly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
While the salmon cooks, prepare the pomegranate avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the pomegranate seeds, diced avocado, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and honey.
Gently mix the salsa ingredients together, being careful not to mash the avocado. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the salmon fillets topped generously with the fresh pomegranate avocado salsa. Enjoy immediately for maximum flavor and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2044 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.2 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2934 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 150.3 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1652 mg | 35% | |
*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.
