Mexican Pan-Fried Salmon with Avocado Salsa

December 7, 2019 Comments Off on Mexican Pan-Fried Salmon with Avocado Salsa
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Mexican Salmon with Avocado Salsa

This is a nightshade free Mexican flavored salmon dish. The unctuous and flavorful  fish is balanced with bright tangy avocado salsa. Excellent with Mexican Coleslaw. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: dairy-free, egg-free, main, mexican, nightshade-free, nut-free, salmon, salsa, seafood
Servings: 3
Calories: 395kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound salmon

Mexican Seasoning Blend

  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Avocado Salsa

  • 1/4 cucumber peeled
  • 1/4 white onion
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine Avocado Salsa ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Prepare the coleslaw (see Mexican Coleslaw recipe) and set aside.
  • Thoroughly dry the salmon and season the skinless side with the Mexican Seasoning Blend. Heat a cast iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium heat, add two tablespoons avocado oil and heat till shimmering. Add a salmon filet, skin side down and press it firmly against the pan for 15 seconds with a spatula. Repeat with each piece of salmon, pressing each one to ensure contact with the pan. Continue cooking fish, pressing occasionally to maintain skin contact with the pan until it is cooked to your liking, roughly 5 more minutes. Then flip the fish once and briefly cook on the other side for another 15 seconds or so. For more details, see here.
  • Drizzle the salmon with avocado salsa and serve with a side of Mexican Coleslaw.

Notes

Serving size is 1/2 pound salmon
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Amount per Serving
Calories
395
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
1075
mg
47
%
Potassium
 
1345
mg
38
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
46
g
92
%
Vitamin A
 
158
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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