Description
A flavorful Spice Rubbed Salmon baked to perfection and topped with a fresh, zesty avocado salsa. This dish combines smoky spices with creamy avocado for a delicious and healthy main course.
Ingredients
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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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better seasoning adhesion.
- Make the spice rub: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, honey, and olive oil until combined.
- Apply the rub: Rub the seasoning blend evenly on the flesh side of the salmon. Place the salmon on a baking sheet skin side down.
- Bake the salmon: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the salmon for 12 minutes until mostly cooked through.
- Broil for crispness: Turn on the broiler and place the salmon under it for 3 minutes or until the top becomes browned and crispy.
- Prepare the avocado salsa: In a small bowl, gently combine diced avocado, cilantro, red wine vinegar, lime juice, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and salt to taste.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and top it with the avocado salsa before serving.
Notes
- Patting the salmon dry before applying the rub ensures better adherence and a crisper finish under the broiler.
- You can substitute red wine vinegar in the salsa with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for a different tang.
- If you prefer less spice, reduce the red pepper flakes in the avocado salsa.
- Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes after broiling to retain its juices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
