Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Why I Love This Recipe
Easy and fast main dish.
Submitted by: "Emma Murillo"
Ingredients You'll Need
2 - 6 Salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic minced or crushed
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt & pepper
For the Avocado Salsa:
1 ripe avocado pitted or diced
1/2 cup tomato
2 tablespoons onion diced
2 tablespoons cilantro minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Stir the olive oil, garlic, and spices in a small bowl.
Brush or rub the salmon with the spice mixture.
Heat a large heavy-duty(preferably non-stick) pan or grill medium-high heat.
Add salmon to the pan and cook for 5 to 6 min per side.
Remove from pan and top with avocado salsa and serve immediately.
To make the avocado salsa:
Add the avocado, tomato, onion, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil, fresh lime juice and pinch of salt and pepper.
Gently mix with a spoon until fully combined.
Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
To bake salmon:
Pre-Heat oven to 400F.
Place salmon on a sheet pan and bake for 12-15 min or until cooked through.
