This Salmon with Avocado Salsa has only six ingredients and cooks in a flash. Ready in under 30 minutes, full of spice and so good for you! {gluten free, paleo, whole30}
It's the first Friday of Lent and we are really trying to stick to no meat on Fridays this year. I've been trying to cut down on how much red meat we eat around here so this is the perfect way to do it. My kids could eat hamburgers and steak every night of their lives!
Let's face it, I could never be vegan but I do think it's important to have fish and chicken more frequently than beef.
This Skinny Chili Salmon with Avocado and Mango is so easy to put together yet it looks fancy enough for company. The salmon is sprinkled with chili powder, paprika, and cumin and drizzled with olive oil - that's it! I know I could have added jalapenos, onions or cilantro to this avocado and mango salsa but I was keeping it super simple here today and I just chopped them up and sprinkled them with lime juice. The lime juice adds flavor and also helps to keep those avocado chunks from browning.
I absolutely love dishes like this that take a simple dinner and add what's in season to spice it up a bit. That's what healthy eating is all about - taking advantage of the produce that's in season. Our bodies need lots of different seasonal produce in order to get the nutrients we need. I can't wait for Spring produce!
This Skinny Chili Salmon with Avocado and Mango is...
- smokey and spicy
- low carb
- tender
- moist
- flaky
- gluten free
- paleo and whole30
- fresh
- delicious
Skinny Chili Salmon with Avocado and Mango
Ingredients
- 3 pieces of salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- For topping:
- ½ mango cut into small cubes
- ½ avocado cut into small cubes
- ½ lime
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º.
- Place salmon filets skin side down on a sheet pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- I sprinkled on the spices so just add more or less to your liking.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until cooked through.
- Mix together toppings right before serving. Squeeze lime juice over top of mango and avocado mixture.
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley.
Nutrition
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Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I don't eat a lot of meat (just occasionally) and do try to incorporate a lot of fish, vegetarian and vegan meals in my diet. This one looks delicious! Love the avocado and mango combination. The colours are so pretty together and bet it tastes lovely with the chili on the salmon. I would gobble this right up! Have a great weekend 🙂 !!
Karen Kelly says
Have a great weekend Dawn!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
We love out salmon in this house, and I'm always looking for new inspiration ~ thanks!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Sue!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
We eat salmon at least once a week and I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. This looks simple and flavorful! Thanks!
Luci's Morsels says
This looks so moist and yummy! I love the addition of the mango on top. It looks beautiful!
Meg | Meg is Well says
I agree with you! I could never be a vegan but over the years I've cut back on my overall meat consumption and added more seafood. I love the chili, mango, and avocado mix in this dish! I try to eat seasonally all the time but especially in spring-I feel like it helps reduce my spring-time allergies.
Cindy says
These look lovely. Simple is my speed right now as I am trying to find meals that will give me a boost of energy.
Karen Kelly says
I need that energy boost too Cindy! I'm dragging by the end of the day.
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
This is the kind of dinner I'm looking for all through Lent Karen. I love the spices and the mango and avocado. Nice and light and fresh! Happy weekend!
Karen Kelly says
I know Lent always sneaks up on me and I'm scrambling for something for dinner.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Simple recipes like this let all the flavors shine…nice.
Karen Kelly says
So true Karen!
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is says
I've always been more of a fish and chicken person, so I'm constantly looking for creative ideas with tons of flavors so I don't get sick of anything! Love all the fresh ingredients in this, and how quickly it comes together - this is definitely something I could eat all the time! ( also could never be vegan - mostly on the account that I love cheese way too much.)
Karen Kelly says
Ah, the cheese! I could never give that up either!
Megan {Country Cleaver{ says
I wish I had this when I was doing W30, it would have made life so much easier!! And tastier!! Saved for when the mood strikes!
Karen Kelly says
Good for you for doing whole30 Megan!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
Love the sweet and smoky combination of flavors. I've never tried avocado topping with fish, totally need to try that!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks, Phi!
David says
I love the fact that you kept this recipe super simple and it looks to have turned out great because of that. The pictures look amazing and the presentation was spot on. Thanks for sharing this gem!