Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa is our favorite Healthy Salmon Recipe! This spice-rubbed grilled salmon recipe is served with creamy avocado salsa. It’s healthy, flavorful, easy, and so delicious. It’s a flavor match made in Heaven.
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Why We Love This Healthy Salmon Recipe
If you’re in the market for a delicious, easy, and healthy salmon recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This grilled salmon with avocado salsa recipe has been pinned more than 2 million times and continues to be a hit because it’s just so delicious.
- Fancy. This dish looks like a gourmet chef created it. Your friends and family will think you’re a 5-star chef!
- Easy. While this dish looks impressive, nobody needs to know that it’s super easy to put together. Take a look at the recipe card– it’s a breeze!
- Tasty. This salmon may be healthy, but it’s also scrumptious. The spice rub combined with the fresh and creamy salsa is a taste sensation!
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover grilled salmon with avocado salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I prefer to enjoy leftover salmon cold, but you can also reheat in a 275°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze grilled salmon fillets in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 4 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. I do not recommend freezing the salsa.
Serving Suggestions
This grilled salmon with avocado salsa really doesn’t even need a side dish. The salsa can serve as a side, so you have an amazing 15-minute meal from start to finish on your plate! But we also love to pair this grilled salmon with healthy sides such Lemon Butter Asparagus or Roasted Vegetables.
It should only take about 6-8 minutes total (3-4 minutes per side) to grill this salmon to perfection!
You can cook the salmon directly on the grill. Simply oil up the fish well, and start with the skin side down (if you’re leaving the skin on) for the best results.
Yes, but only once! Carefully flip the salmon after 3-4 minutes. If it’s not releasing from the grill grates, give it an extra 30-60 seconds.
Yes, but the oil and spices won’t stick as well as they will to thawed or fresh salmon. You’ll also need to add an extra 1-2 minutes of cook time per side!
The easiest way to see if your salmon has finished cooking is to gently press down on the top of the fillet with a fork or your finger. If the flesh of the salmon flakes, it’s finished cooking. The proper internal temperature of cooked salmon is 145°F.
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“This is an amazing recipe. I’m not a big fan of salmon but this has so much flavor to it. My husband and I love it so much that it’s become a staple in our weekly dinner rotation. Thank you!!” -Sara Pope
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon fillets skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Avocado Salsa
- 1 avocado cubed
- ½ red onion sliced or diced
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Mix the salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper together. Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and this seasoning mix.1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 pounds salmon fillets, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine the avocado, onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Chill until serving time.1 avocado, ½ red onion, 2 limes, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Preheat the grill to medium (350-375°F).
- Grill the salmon to desired doneness (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Top with avocado salsa and enjoy!
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Becky’s tips
- Use a salmon side or pre-cut salmon fillets — both work!
- Make sure your grill is clean and preheated before adding the salmon.
- Start the salmon skin-side down to help it release from the grill more easily.
- Keep the lid down as the salmon cooks to maintain a consistent temperature.
- Only flip the salmon once!
- Salmon is cooked through when it reaches 145°F internally at the thickest point.
Nutrition Information
How to Make Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Step by Step
Season the Salmon: Mix 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of ancho chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground paprika, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper together. Rub 2 pounds of salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and this seasoning mix. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Salsa: Combine 1 cubed avocado, ½ of a sliced red onion, the juice of 2 limes, and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro. Chill until serving time.
Grill the Salmon: Preheat the grill to medium (350-375°F). Grill the salmon to desired doneness (about 3-4 minutes per side). Top with avocado salsa and enjoy!
My salmon is on the grill right now! So glad I found your site. I’m two weeks into the Whole 30. Thanks!
i’m so glad!!! I hope you love it!! good for you for doing Whole30!!
its that possible if i changes salmon with chicken breast ? its looks yumm , thz u before
yes I think that would taste great!!
thx you , for replying :) , will make it for our dinner tonite
Did you leave the skin on the salmon or was there no skin?
I can’t wait to make this dish it looks absolutely AMAZING!!!!
we used a knife to cut the skin off before grilling. I’m sure you can also buy it skinless. it was pretty easy to peel off, so that’s what I would recommend. please let me know if you try it! hope you love it :)
I cannot wait to make this for my family. Thanks so much for the recipe.
This looks delicious! this recipe mixes two of my absolutely favorite things in the world! Salmon and Avocados! Beautiful pictures as well!
Is this recipe for 4 servings, or 2?
So I pinned this recipe…today I made it and I have to say that this was one of the B E S T dinners I have ever made! It was absolutely delish and I’m newly obsessed! Can’t wait to try some more of your recipes :)
yay!!! best comment ever! thanks so much for stopping by and i’m so glad you loved it!
Oh wow! This looks soooo good! And I don’t even like salmon :-)
Thank you!! Thanks for stopping by!
Great recipe. I have been flour and sugar free for three years. At 64 I feel better that I did at 55.
This was such a beautiful/awesome/yummy recipe! It will be one that I will make again. It was just amazing how well the individual tastes went together so well. The mixture that you put on top of the salmon was out of this world! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Wow!! Thank you for the amazing comment! So happy to hear you loved it!! Thanks for checking it out!
do you think I could bake the salmon in the oven and it would be just as good? anyone have an idea of temp and time for oven?
Hey Chrystal, Susie here (Becky’s mom). I have roasted salmon several times in the oven and it is delicious. Here are the directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray. Prepare the salmon per the recipe directions then place the salmon filets, skin down, on the cooking tray. Cook 12-18 minutes (see note*). Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil until ready to plate. *Perfectly cooked salmon separates into big, soft flakes and has some pink in the center. It will continue to cook a little more out of the oven so remove it at this point. I’m sure it will turn out great. Please let us know if you have further questions.
375 degrees for all fish and foul.
I ran across your Salmon with avocado salsa recipe and as I read it I wanted to rush to the store and serve it tonight. So thank you for creating and posting it. Your pictures are fabulous.
Question: does it work as well under the broiler?
Thank you, maureen
I’ve never tried it that way, but I’m confident it would work just as well. I hope you love the recipe!!! Thanks so much for the sweet comments and for stopping by!
First I want to say CONGRATS on the beautiful pictures!!! this salmon looks amazing! I love the spice combination. Pinning it :)
thank you so so much! i’ve been working on the pictures…i still have a lot to learn. i just went to your site and i can’t wait to try those calzones with asparagus! yum!!! thanks so much for stopping by :) let me know if you try the salmon!
I made your salmon and avacodo salsa tonight and I have to say that this was by far the BEST salmon EVER! The spice combination was perfect and the avacodo salsa on top was perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!
I am making this now with a first run Alaskan salmon. I feel so brave trying this with such a special fish but I can only assume that it’s amazing. I have already taste tested the avocado salsa and it is superb. It’s really citrusy which I think will go well with the fish. Thank you!
That sounds so delicious, I’m jealous of you getting such good fish where you live! Hope you LOVE the recipe :)
This recipe is SOOOO delicious! It is one of new fav’s!!! Thanks for sharing!