Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Spice Rubbed Salmon topped with a fresh and zesty Avocado Salsa. This dish combines smoky and savory spices with creamy avocado and bright citrus for a delicious and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Spice Rubbed Salmon:
- 1.5 pound salmon filet
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
Avocado Salsa:
- 3 avocados, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the salmon.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon filet dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better seasoning adherence.
- Make Spice Rub: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, honey, and olive oil, stirring until well mixed.
- Rub Salmon: Apply the seasoning blend evenly on the flesh side of the salmon. Place the salmon on a baking sheet skin side down.
- Bake Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until cooked through.
- Broil for Crispness: Turn on the broiler and place the salmon under it for 3 minutes until the top is browned and crispy.
- Prepare Avocado Salsa: In a small bowl, gently combine diced avocados, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, lime juice, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and salt to taste.
- Serve: Top the baked salmon with the avocado salsa and serve immediately for a fresh and vibrant meal.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon filet for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes in avocado salsa to control the spiciness.
- Allow the salmon to rest a few minutes after broiling before serving for optimum juiciness.
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice if preferred.
- If you don’t have a broiler, finishing the salmon under high heat in the oven will also work but monitor closely to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
