Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes (1 for zest and juice, 1 for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Prepare the Salmon;
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
- Grill the Salmon:
- Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill, skin-side down.
- Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Prepare the Avocado Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, finely chopped red onion, jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, the zest and juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Gently mix to combine all the ingredients.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Once the salmon is grilled, transfer the fillets to a serving platter.
- Spoon the avocado topping generously over each salmon fillet.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Category: Fish, Recipes