Looking for a fresh, flavorful dinner that’s both healthy and satisfying? This spiced salmon with guacamole and pineapple salsa is the perfect balance of smoky, zesty, and refreshing. The salmon is rubbed with a bold spice blend, pan-seared to perfection, then topped with creamy guacamole and a sweet-tangy pineapple salsa that bursts with tropical flavor. Served alongside simple sides like roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli, it’s a vibrant meal that comes together quickly but feels restaurant-worthy.
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Spiced Salmon with Guacamole & Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Pineapple Salsa:
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
¼ cup red onion, diced
Juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, minced
1–2 tsp salsa verde (optional, for extra flavor)
Pinch of chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Guacamole:
2 ripe avocados
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Pineapple Salsa:
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
¼ cup red onion, diced
Juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, minced
1–2 tsp salsa verde (optional, for extra flavor)
Pinch of chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Guacamole:
2 ripe avocados
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Salmon Rub
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pat salmon fillets dry and rub the spice mix evenly over the top.
2. Cook the Salmon
Heat a lightly oiled skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until it flakes easily with a fork.
1. Prepare the Salmon Rub
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pat salmon fillets dry and rub the spice mix evenly over the top.
2. Cook the Salmon
Heat a lightly oiled skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until it flakes easily with a fork.
3. Make the Pineapple Salsa
In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, tomato, red onion, lime juice, garlic, salsa verde, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Toss well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, tomato, red onion, lime juice, garlic, salsa verde, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Toss well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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4. Make the Guacamole
Mash avocados in a bowl.
Stir in red onion, tomato, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Mash avocados in a bowl.
Stir in red onion, tomato, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Assemble the Dish
Place cooked salmon on a plate.
Top each fillet with a spoonful of guacamole and a generous helping of pineapple salsa.
Serve with steamed broccoli or green beans and fried plantains.
Place cooked salmon on a plate.
Top each fillet with a spoonful of guacamole and a generous helping of pineapple salsa.
Serve with steamed broccoli or green beans and fried plantains.
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