Citrus Salmon with Avocado and Corn Salsa
A simple rub gives this salmon just the right amount of flavor but the no cook corn and avocado salsa takes it over the top! Fresh summer corn doesn't need to be cooked and left alone creates the perfect combo of sweet and crunchy!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon, skin on
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
For the Corn & Avocado Salsa
- 2 corn on the cob, husked
- 1 avocado
- 1 pint cherub tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400. In a small bowl, combine seasonings for salmon. Set aside.
- Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray. Place salmon, skin side down onto baking sheet. Rub salmon with 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. of lime juice and top with seasoning mixture – rub mixture into the salmon to make sure it's coated.
- Bake salmon for 10 – 12 minutes until easily flaked with a fork. Set aside.
- To make the salsa – cut corn off cob and place kernels into a bowl. Combine with halved cherub tomatoes, chopped avocado, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Top salmon with salsa and serve!
[…] Monday, June 28th | Citrus Salmon with Avocado, Corn Salsa | Total Time: 25 minutes | Without a meal plan last week I was forced to get creative with ingredients we had on hand. Salmon was on sale at my grocery store so I snagged a pound and decided to get citrus with it. I also had two ears of corn, tomatoes and an avocado so I tossed them in at the last minute, UNCOOKED. Such a quick, easy and healthy recipe. Even Ava gobbled it up! […]