Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Just take a moment here to appreciate the beauty of this Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa. Okay now let’s talk about it. We all agree salmon is amazing, and so is avocado, so of course when you put them together you get something thats twice as amazing! Seems only logical. 

While most salmon recipes call for baking – probably because it’s just easier that way – I actually prefer the pan seared method, mostly for that crispy skin! I have to admit it’s a little more work though with having to flip that (f)ish, and also quite a bit risky being so easy to overcook. But get it right, and you’ll see that it’s all worth it: A perfectly tender, soft and flaky fillet packed with all the flavors from that blend of spices.

That isn’t even the best part though. When you top it with a simple avocado salsa, the dish just goes to a whole other level. I call it simple because it’s basically tossing together a few chopped ingredients in lemon juice.

 Now you don’t have that “complex recipe” excuse to get out of making it. It’s so good, I sometimes make a giant bowl of just the salsa and skip the salmon altogether.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa

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Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time12 minutes mins

Marination Time30 minutes mins

Total Time47 minutes mins

Servings: 2 filets

Calories: 234kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Salmon is amazing, and so is avocado, so put them together you get something twice as amazing! A tender, soft and flaky fillet packed with flavors from a spice blend and topped with a soothing avo salsa. A beauty in looks and taste!

Ingredients

Salmon:

• 2 2½ oz Salmon Fillet, 71g each
• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• ½ tsp Garlic, Minced, 1 clove
• ¼ tsp Onion Powder
• ¼ tsp Paprika
• ¼ tsp Cumin
• ¼ tsp Chili Powder
• ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ⅛ tsp Pepper

Avocado Salsa:

• 1 small Avocado, ⅔ cup cubed, 100g
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• 2 Tbsp Red Onion, Chopped, 20g
• 2 Tbsp Tomatoes, Diced, 25g
• 1 Tbsp Cilantro
• ⅛ tsp each Salt & Pepper

Instructions

• Combine olive oil and seasonings in a small bowl and coat salmon fillets with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Cube the avocado and combine in a small bowl with remaining ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
• Heat a skillet over medium and add the salmon.
• Cook on one side for 4-5 mins, flip and cook other side for another 3 mins.
• Top salmon with avocado salsa and serve immediately!

Notes

Nutrition:

• Servings: 2 fillets with salsa | Serving size: 1
• Calories: 234kcal
• Fat: 16.4g | Saturated fat: 1.8g
• Carbohydrates: 7.4g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1.4g
• Protein: 15.2g