Grilled Salmon with Fresh Avocado Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

For the Salmon

• 2 lbs salmon fillets skin on or off
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp ancho chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

For the Avocado Salsa

• 1 avocado cubed
• ½ red onion sliced or diced
• 2 limes juiced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Mix together the kosher salt, ancho chili powder, ground cumin, ground paprika, onion powder, and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
2. Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and then coat evenly with the seasoning mix. Place the salmon in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the cubed avocado, sliced or diced red onion, lime juice, and chopped fresh cilantro. Chill the salsa in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
4. Heat your grill to medium heat, about 350-375°F, ensuring the grill is clean and ready for cooking.
5. Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the salmon flakes easily when pressed gently with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Keep the grill lid down while cooking to maintain temperature.
6. Remove the salmon from the grill and top each fillet generously with the avocado salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

• Ensure your grill is clean and preheated before cooking the salmon to prevent sticking.
• Keep the grill lid closed during cooking to maintain even temperature and moisture.
• Check doneness by gently pressing the salmon—if it flakes easily, it’s done.
• If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan or broiler as alternatives.
• The avocado salsa can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge to let flavors meld even further.