Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
A quick and bright dinner of grilled salmon topped with creamy, citrusy avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced (about 1–2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra to oil the grill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400–450°F / 200–230°C). Clean the grates and oil them well to prevent sticking.
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon on the grill, skin-side down if applicable. Grill undisturbed for 4–5 minutes. Flip gently using a fish spatula and grill the second side 4–5 minutes more, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon cooks, make the avocado salsa: combine diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and stir gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Remove salmon from the grill and let it rest for 2 minutes. Spoon the avocado salsa over each fillet and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve over quinoa or in corn tortillas for tacos. Pairs well with Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied Pinot Noir.
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