Name: Zesty Grilled Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds salmon fillets, skin-on (preferably center-cut); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for the marinade); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for the marinade); 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1.5 cups mango, diced (about 1 medium mango); 1 cup avocado, diced (about 1 medium avocado); 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust to heat preference); 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (for the salsa); 1 teaspoon honey (balances the lime); 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt (for the salsa); 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for oiling grill grates)

Description

A vibrant summer dish combining grilled salmon with a fresh avocado mango salsa, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds salmon fillets, skin-on (preferably center-cut)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for the marinade)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt (for the marinade)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1.5 cups mango, diced (about 1 medium mango)
1 cup avocado, diced (about 1 medium avocado)
0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust to heat preference)
0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (for the salsa)
1 teaspoon honey (balances the lime)
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt (for the salsa)
1 tablespoon neutral oil (for oiling grill grates)

Instructions

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to prepare the marinade.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish, pour the marinade over them, cover, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
In another bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt to make the salsa and set aside.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with neutral oil.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill, cook for 5-7 minutes, then carefully flip and grill for another 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through.
Plate the grilled salmon and top it with the avocado mango salsa before serving.

Notes

Best served warm; can be accompanied by rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: salmon, avocado salsa, grilled, zesty, summer recipe, seafood