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Mexican Salmon served on a stoneware sheet topped with fire roasted corn, sliced jalapenos, sliced radishes, microgreens, a green sauce, and lime wedges

Mexican Salmon

5 from 4 votes
Elevate your dining experience with this Mexican-style salmon, spice-rubbed and oven-baked to perfection, served with a creamy Lime Cilantro Avocado Sauce.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 30-minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 538kcal

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

  • 4 fillets salmon (6-8 oz each), skin-on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Lime Cilantro Avocado Sauce:

  • 2 avocados ripe, peeled, and pitted
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For Garnish:

  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • sliced jalapenos
  • Thinly sliced radishes
  • Microgreens (optional)

Instructions

For the Salmon:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat skillet in oven for a crispy skin.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
    4 fillets salmon
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each salmon fillet.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Remove skillet from oven. Spray with oil to avoid sticking. Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, in the hot skillet.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.

For the Lime Cilantro Avocado Sauce:

  • In a food processor, combine avocados, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    2 avocados, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic, Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven.
  • Serve each salmon fillet on a plate, drizzled with the Lime Cilantro Avocado Sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, thinly sliced radishes, and microgreens if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 1391mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg