Description
Perfectly seared salmon fillets topped with a fresh, zesty avocado salsa a light, healthy, and flavor-packed dish that’s ideal for keto, paleo, or clean eating diets.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Avocado Salsa:
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 small tomato, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub olive oil and seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear salmon for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
6. While salmon cooks, prepare the avocado salsa: combine diced avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
7. Gently toss until well mixed.
8. Serve salmon topped with generous spoonfuls of avocado salsa.
9. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, grill the salmon instead of pan-searing.
Add diced mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
Serve with cauliflower rice or a green salad for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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