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Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa

15-minute dinner recipe! This amazing Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe is fantastic for entertaining or an easy weeknight meal. 345 calories and 3 Weight Watchers  

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 3453 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

The salmon::
  • 4 5 ounces. each salmon fillets (total 1 ½ pounds.)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
The Salsa:
  • 1 California avocado chopped
  • juice of ½ lime
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper seeds removed
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

The Salmon:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Adjust the top rack to sit in the top third of the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. Rub each salmon fillet with ¼ teaspoon olive oil and arrange on the baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, chili powder, paprika and salt. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon.
  4. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fillets). Do not overcook.
  5. Serve with the avocado salsa.
The Salsa:
  1. While the salmon is cooking, stir together the avocado, lime juice, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno and salsa in a medium bowl.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Blue – Freestyle SmartPoints),  6 (Green), 3 (Purple)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Salmon Fillet + ¼ Cup Salsa Calories 345.3kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 5.2g (2%) Protein 39.6g (79%) Fat 17.9g (28%) Saturated Fat 3.4g (17%) Cholesterol 80.8mg (27%) Sodium 450.1mg (19%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Sugar 0.2g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3453

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Salmon Fillet + ¼ Cup Salsa
Calories 345.3kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 5.2g 2%
Protein 39.6g 79%
Fat 17.9g 28%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17%
Cholesterol 80.8mg 27%
Sodium 450.1mg 19%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Sugar 0.2g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.