Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa is our favorite healthy salmon recipe! This spice-rubbed grilled salmon recipe is served with creamy avocado salsa. It’s healthy, flavorful, easy, and so delicious. It’s a flavor match made in Heaven.

Easy and Healthy Salmon Recipe

If you’re in the market for a delicious, easy, and healthy salmon recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This grilled salmon with avocado salsa recipe has been pinned more than 2 million times and continues to be a hit because it’s just so delicious.

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Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Recipe

4.68 from 335 votes

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 5 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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My favorite recipes are the ones that are easy, yet incredibly delicious. This healthy salmon recipe is not only one of the best salmon recipes I’ve tried, but it’s easy, delicious and good for you. That’s a grand-slam homerun recipe, in my book.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 pounds salmon fillets skin on or off
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Avocado Salsa

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

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Instructions 

• Mix the salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper together. Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and this seasoning mix.
  1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 pounds salmon fillets, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Combine the avocado, onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Chill until serving time.
  1 avocado, ½ red onion, 2 limes, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  
• Preheat the grill to medium (350-375°F).
• Grill the salmon to desired doneness (about 3-4 minutes per side).
  
• Top with avocado salsa and enjoy!

Becky’s Tips

• Use a salmon side or pre-cut salmon fillets — both work!
• Make sure your grill is clean and preheated before adding the salmon.
• Start the salmon skin-side down to help it release from the grill more easily.
• Keep the lid down as the salmon cooks to maintain a consistent temperature.
• Only flip the salmon once! 
• Salmon is cooked through when it reaches 145°F internally at the thickest point.

Storage: Store grilled salmon with avocado salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Serving: 1filletCalories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 47gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 1447mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 517IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Step-by-Step

Season the Salmon: Mix 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of ancho chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground paprika, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper together. Rub 2 pounds of salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and this seasoning mix. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Make the Salsa: Combine 1 cubed avocado, ½ of a sliced red onion, the juice of 2 limes, and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro. Chill until serving time.

Grill the Salmon: Preheat the grill to medium (350-375°F). Grill the salmon to desired doneness. You can cook the salmon directly on the grill. Simply oil up the fish well, and start with the skin side down (if you’re leaving the skin on) for the best results.

Carefully flip the salmon once after 3-4 minutes. If it’s not releasing from the grill grates, give it an extra 30-60 seconds.

The easiest way to see if your salmon has finished cooking is to gently press down on the top of the fillet with a fork or your finger. If the flesh of the salmon flakes, it’s finished cooking. The proper internal temperature of cooked salmon is 145°F.

Top with avocado salsa and enjoy!

How to Store and Reheat 

Store leftover grilled salmon with avocado salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I prefer to enjoy leftover salmon cold, but you can also reheat in a 275°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through.

How to Freeze 

Freeze grilled salmon fillets in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 4 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. I do not recommend freezing the salsa.

Serving Suggestions

This grilled salmon with avocado salsa really doesn’t even need a side dish. The salsa can serve as a side, so you have an amazing 15-minute meal from start to finish on your plate! But we also love to pair this grilled salmon with healthy sides such Lemon Butter Asparagus or Roasted Vegetables.

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