Description
Delicious and healthy Spice Rubbed Salmon topped with fresh Avocado Salsa, perfect for a quick and flavorful 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 your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon filet dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Make the Spice Rub: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, honey, and olive oil, mixing well to form a seasoning blend.
- Season the Salmon: Rub the seasoning blend evenly onto 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 mostly cooked through.
- Broil for Crispiness: Switch the oven to broil and place the salmon under the broiler for 3 minutes, or until the top is browned and crispy.
- Prepare Avocado Salsa: In a bowl, gently stir together 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, vibrant dish.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to taste if you prefer less heat.
- Make sure to pat the salmon dry to help the spice rub stick better.
- The broiler step creates a nice crispy crust but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Avocado salsa can be made ahead but add the lime juice right before serving to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
