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Let me get something out of the way, fish is not my go-to protein. I wish that I loved it. I want to love it. I’m working on it. And I’m going to keep working on it because there is no denying how healthy and lean fish can be. Unless it’s deep-fried… then you’re back at square one. Fish isn’t something that I prepare a lot, but when I do, I keep it simple and flavorful. And that is exactly what this Chili-Lime Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe is about- flavor and simplicity. It is on your table in less than a half hour and is so darn yummy.

Make the Avocado Salsa first.

First thing’s first. The Avocado Salsa. You could absolutely serve this Salmon without the Salsa, but I really enjoy the brightness that the avocados and lime bring to the salmon. So I say do it!

Make the salsa by combining all of the avocado salsa ingredients in a bowl- 2 large diced avocados, 1/2 red onion (diced) , a finely diced jalapeño, juice of 1 lime, and 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro. Give it a gentle stir, you don’t want to smash up those pretty chunks of avocado. Season it with sea salt, to taste. Set it aside.

Let me show you how I made this Chili-Lime Salmon with Avocado Salsa 👇🏻

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Moving onto the Chili-Lime Salmon.

Now for the salmon portion of the recipe… I used four 4-6 oz frozen salmon filets that I got from Aldi. You’ll want to defrost them before using them for this recipe. It is always important to pat your fish dry before seasoning/cooking- if they are wet, they won’t get a nice sear.

In a small bowl, combine all of the spices for the salmon- 1 tsp salt, 1/2 black pepper, 1 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Add 1 tsp of lime zest. Give it a good stir. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil on both sides of the salmon (1 Tbsp) should be enough for all 4 of the filets. Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of the salmon and pat the spices down into the fish.

In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive over high heat. Add the salmon filets and cook 3-4 minutes on the first side. Let it cook undisturbed, you want it to get a nice sear. Flip it over onto the other side and cook for about another 3 minutes until the fish is cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your filet.

Remove the salmon from the skillet. Serve topped with the avocado salsa and with a lime wedge on the side.

Enjoy!

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