Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 pound salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Avocado Salsa
- 1 avocado, pit removed, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice from 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Mix ingredients for the salmon together in a small bowl, leaving out the olive oil
- Rub the salmon with olive oil and the dry rub mixture
- Allow to refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or make ahead the night before
- Combine all ingredients for the salsa in a bowl, refrigerate until ready to serve, not longer than 30 minutes to avoid the avocado browning
- Place on preheated skillet or cast iron pan for 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness of fillet
- *Apply the same method if grilling fish as well
- Top seared salmon with the avocado salsa!
- I served it here with cilantro-lime cauliflower rice