This salmon is fantastic. The spice rub is flavorful, but not overwhelming, and it’s paired with this amazing avocado salsa that’s super fresh and creamy. Fish is always a great weeknight option because it cooks up so quickly. So while this is easy enough for dinner on a weeknight, it’s also fancy enough to impress company. I’ll definitely be making this again! And I’ll probably be doubling the salsa to eat with a tortilla chips later, or with a spoon, so good!!
I served this with cilantro-lime rice and steamed broccoli, it was a fantastic meal.
Spice-Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Serves 8
Adapted from Laylita’s Recipes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 lbs salmon
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together spices. Lightly grease salmon with olive oil and then season with spice mixture. Cut salmon into 8 pieces and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook salmon about 8-12 minutes, or until salmon is flakey and cooked through. Serve immediately with Avocado Salsa below.
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeños, minced
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 tsp salt
In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.