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Crispy and Easy Pan Seared Spice Crusted Salmon Recipe with Avocado Salsa
This deliciously easy and crispy Pan Seared Salmon recipe is flaky tender on the inside with a spicy crusted skin on the outside and topped with a fresh medley of avocado salsa made with fresh tomato, red onion, and more. Healthy pan fried salmon is delicious served with rice or cauliflower rice for an easy dinner at home!
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ pounds salmon fillets
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup Diced avocado
- ½ cup diced tomato
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
Instructions
- For the salmon: In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the salmon.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the salmon, spice side down, and cook for 4-6 minutes per side or until done.
- For the salsa: Place the avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl. Gently toss to combine and season with salt.
- Spoon the salsa over the salmon and serve.
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Notes
- Instead of salmon, you can cook this pan seared recipe with tilapia, catfish, mahi mahi, or cod.
- Serve this salmon with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce instead of the salsa if you prefer.
- Be sure to use an avocado that is soft rather than hard.
- Any kind of tomatoes will work in this recipe–cherry, grape, heirloom, Roma, etc.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three days.
- The avocado salsa is best is made right before serving the salmon.
Nutrition Information
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
658mg
(27%)
Potassium
953mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
7.7mg
(9%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 953mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.