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Salmon with Tomato Salsa and Avocado Recipe

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This delicious salmon with fresh homemade salsa recipe combines perfectly seared salmon fillets with a vibrant tomato salsa and creamy avocado slices, creating a healthy, flavorful meal that's ready in just 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

  • 20 ounces skinless salmon filets (each fillet about 5 ounces or 140 g)
  • 1 pinch salt (to season)
  • 1 pinch pepper (to season)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced)

For the Salsa:

  • 3 tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 Serrano chile or jalapeño (stems, ribs, seeds removed and finely chopped, adjust to heat preference)
  • 1 clove garlic (small, crushed)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

To Serve:

  • 1 large avocado (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat dry room temperature salmon fillets with paper towel. Season all over with salt and pepper. Squeeze 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice over each fillet and rub in the flavor.
  2. Sear the Salmon: Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add salmon fillets flesh side down, pressing lightly to ensure full surface contact. Sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
  3. Flip and Add Flavor: Flip the salmon and sear the other side for two minutes. Then add the butter, chopped garlic, and remaining lemon juice to the pan.
  4. Finish Cooking: Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring the butter and garlic around the fillets as the butter browns slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice as desired.
  5. Make the Salsa: While the salmon cooks, combine tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, chopped chile, crushed garlic, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
  6. Serve: Top each salmon fillet with the fresh tomato salsa and avocado slices. Drizzle with the buttery garlic sauce from the pan and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Remove salmon from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature for even cooking.
  • Adjust the amount of chile in the salsa based on your preferred spice level.
  • If you prefer, substitute lime juice for lemon juice throughout the recipe.
  • Serve with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
  • To ensure the salmon cooks evenly, try not to move it during searing until it naturally releases from the pan.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/salmon-with-tomato-salsa-and-avocado-recipe/