Looking for another quick and easy weeknight dinner? This blackened salmon with avocado cucumber salsa is just the ticket! It’s light and delicious and perfect for summer.
I love love love a good blackened piece of fish. Tonight I chose to use salmon, however, you could easily swap out tilapia, red fish, or mahi mahi if you choose. I also made my own seasoning, but you could also use a store-bought blackened seasoning if you already have it on hand.
I like to pan-sear the salmon in a little avocado oil because it gives it a really nice char. I cook for about 4 minutes per side and voila- salmon is done! The avocado cucumber salsa is exactly as it sounds… avocado and cucumber chunks tossed together in a little lime and cilantro and bam! We’re almost ready to eat. I served this with a little sautéed cauliflower rice, but feel free to serve with whatever you prefer. So simple, yet so delicious!
PrintBlackened Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 2–3 T avocado oil (could also use olive oil)
- 2– 5-6 oz salmon fillets
- 1 tsp paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp dried basil
For the Avocado cucumber salsa:
- 1 large haas avocado, diced
- 1/2 English cucumber, cubed
- juice of 1/2 lime, more to taste
- 2–3 T fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- If you are making your own seasoning, add all spices to a bowl and toss together. Using your hands, press the seasoning mixture into the salmon until well covered.
- Heat avocado oil in your skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add salmon skin side down and cook for 4 minutes. Flip the fillets, reduce the heat to medium and cook another 3-4 minutes, until cooked to your liking.
- To prepare the salsa, add all ingredients to a small bowl and toss to combine. Spoon over salmon and serve.
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