Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Grilled cumin-seasoned salmon fillets topped with a fresh avocado, tomato, lime, cilantro, and jalapeño salsa.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the grill to medium heat and clean the grate thoroughly.
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Step 2
Combine the avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Gently fold in 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt.
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Step 3
Pat the salmon dry, then rub it with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Season with the remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, black pepper, and cumin.
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Step 4
Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill and close the lid. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, turn carefully, and grill for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 63°C.
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Step 5
Rest the salmon for 3 minutes, then serve each fillet topped with avocado salsa.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw salmon separate from ready-to-eat salsa, sanitize contacted surfaces, and cook each fillet to 63°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw fish can carry harmful microorganisms
- cross-contamination from raw salmon
- hot grill surfaces