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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!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Low Lactose
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 292kcal
Author Rena

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.

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

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg