1small jalapeno,seeded, ribs removed, and finely diced
½cupcherry tomatoes,finely diced
¼cupchopped fresh cilantro
3tablespoonsfinely diced red onion
Salt and fresh ground pepper,to taste
½tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1large lime,juiced
Instructions
Preheat the grill to 400˚F.
Drizzle olive oil over the salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper.
In a small mixing bowl combine sweet paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and coriander; mix until thoroughly combined.
Rub the spice mixture all over the fillets.
Brush clean the grill grates with olive oil.
Place salmon on the grill; close the lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked half way up the fillet.If salmon is with skin, place the salmon skin-side down, first.
Using a fish spatula, flip over the fillets and continue to cook for 4 more minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fillets. Use an Instant Read Thermometer to check for doneness; salmon is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 145˚F.
In the meantime, prepare the salsa:
In a mixing bowl combine diced avocado, jalapeno, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lime juice; mix. Taste and adjust accordingly.
Use Wild-Caught Salmon: Wild-caught salmon is healthier and tastier! It's low in contaminants and a clean source of protein that you can feel good about eating.
Don’t Overcook: Salmon is easy to overcook - you want to cook it until it’s opaque and immediately remove it from the heat. Salmon's cooked internal temperature should register at 145˚F.
Pat Dry: Dry the fish with a paper towel before adding the oil and seasonings.
Do not freeze the salsa. While cooked salmon is safe to put into the freezer, the salsa will turn out mushy and watery as soon as it's thawed.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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