Description
This Spice Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa is a flavorful and healthy main course featuring oven-baked salmon seasoned with a zesty spice blend, topped with a fresh and creamy avocado salsa. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal any day.
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 Salmon: Pat the salmon filet dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better seasoning adherence.
- Make Spice Rub: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, honey, and olive oil to form the spice rub.
- Apply Spice Rub: Rub the seasoning blend evenly on the flesh side of the salmon and place it skin side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake Salmon: Bake the seasoned salmon in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until cooked through.
- Broil Salmon: Remove the salmon from the oven, switch on the broiler, and place the salmon under the broiler for 3 minutes until the top is browned and crispy.
- Prepare Avocado Salsa: In a small 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 and delicious meal.
Notes
- Patting the salmon dry before seasoning helps the spices stick better and promotes crispiness.
- If you prefer milder salsa, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- The broiling step adds a crispy, caramelized finish to the salmon—watch closely to avoid burning.
- Use fresh, ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor in the salsa.
- Leftover salsa can be stored separately in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
