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Best Salmon with Avocado Salsa

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 1 lb salmon cut into 2 pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp dried mixed herbs
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the avocado salsa:
  • 1 avocado cut into cubes
  • ½ small red onion sliced
  • Juice from half a lemon or 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 small green chili – chopped depending on how big of a cilantro lover you are
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

For the salmon
  1. Mix all of the seasoning and salt and rub the salmon fillets with this seasoning mix. Marinade for at least 10-15 minutes or up to 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the frying pan 1 tbsp of olive oil. Fry the salmon fillets.
  3. Alternatively, you can cook the salmon over the grill too.
  4. In the meantime, combine the avocado, onion, green chili, cilantro, lime/lemon juice and salt in a bowl and mix well. You can also make this in advance. Just chill until ready to use.
  5. Plate the salmon and top with the avocado salsa.