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Grilled salmon topped with avocado and tomato salsa on a white plate, garnished with lime slices.

Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Zuzana Paar
Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa may not be your typical Southern dish, but once I tried it with a little Southern flair, it quickly became a favorite on my supper table. The crispy edges on the salmon and the cool, creamy avocado on top make it feel right at home among fried okra and sweet tea. I love how simple it is, but still full of soul, something that Southern food always brings to the table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

For the avocado salsa:

  • 2 pieces avocados ripe; diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • juice of 1 lime
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pat each salmon fillet dry using a paper towel. Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub the seasoning in gently so it sticks well.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Let them cook for four to five minutes without moving them. Flip the salmon and cook for another three to four minutes until they’re cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper. Gently mix everything together so the avocados stay chunky.
  • Place each salmon fillet on a plate. Spoon a big scoop of the avocado salsa right on top. Serve immediately while the salmon is warm and the salsa is fresh.

Notes

  • Add a dash of cayenne or chili powder for a little heat in the salsa.
  • Swap the salmon for another fish like trout or cod if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 filletCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 963mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 571IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword avocado salsa, easy salmon dinner, Southern comfort food, Southern salmon recipe
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