Blackened Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa

A quick and easy protein source, this grilled salmon is the perfect option for a weeknight dinner!

Salmon

  • 4 (4 ounce) salmon filets
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • to taste salt

Avocado Cucumber Salsa

  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and minced
  • 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • to taste salt
Blackened Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa
Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Servings: 4 servings

339 calories; 21.2 g fat; 3 g saturated fat; 60.1 mg cholesterol; 139.1 mg sodium; 13 g carbohydrate; 7.5 g fiber; 2.3 g sugar; 26.8 g protein

Preparation Notes

Reserve 2 cups cooked salmon for Salmon Burgers. Salmon Burger Recipe

Directions

Season salmon with cumin, paprika, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.

Grill salmon over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Combine Avocado Cucumber Salsa ingredients and serve with salmon.

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