Salmon Avocado Salsa Over Tender Salmon

A fork holds a bite of grilled salmon topped with avocado salsa, next to a lime wedge on a white plate.

Salmon Avocado Salsa Over Tender Salmon

This salmon with avocado salsa is a quick, fresh dinner that feels special without extra work. Tender seared salmon pairs with a creamy, bright topping for a balanced and satisfying meal.

Course Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine American, International

Keyword avocado, cilantro, fillet, grilled salmon with avocado salsa, lime juice, olive oil, onion, red onion, salmon fillets, salmon recipe, salmon with avocado salsa, seasoning

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings Pieces

Calories 47kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 Pieces Salmon roughly 6 oz each
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 Pinch Salt
1 Pinch Black Pepper

For the Avocado Mix

2 Pieces Avocados diced
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
¼ Cup Red Onion chopped
¼ Cup Cilantro fresh, chopped
1 Piece Lime Juice
1 Pinch Salt
1 Pinch Pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Pat salmon dry, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and have all ingredients ready.
Mix avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper gently.
Heat oil and cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side until crisp outside and cooked through.
Spoon salsa over salmon and serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure your salmon is fresh and not frozen if you can help it. Fresh salmon cooks faster, flakes nicely, and the salsa tastes better on top.
If you want dinner ready faster, prep the avocado salsa while the salmon cooks. It saves time and makes the meal feel complete when you serve it.
Keep the skin on while cooking if you like. It holds the fish together and makes flipping easier, and you can remove it after if you don’t want to eat it.
Don’t overcrowd the pan. Giving the salmon some space helps it cook evenly and prevents it from getting soggy.

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