Seared Salmon with Chipotle Salsa
This seared salmon with chipotle salsa is a light and healthy weeknight dinner option that's both gluten free and high in healthy fats.
Servings: 2
Calories: 464kcal
Ingredients
for the salmon:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chipotle seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
for the salsa:
- 3 vine ripe tomatoes
- ½ cup cilantro
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 3 tablespoon red onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- Make the salsa: add all ingredients EXCEPT the avocado to your food processor and pulse for 5-10 seconds. You want everything to be combined but you still want it to be a little chunky. To do so, hit the "pulse" button instead of letting the motor run continuously.
- Next, season the salmon. Juice the lime over the salmon, then sprinkle with the chipotle seasoning and salt, using your hands to press the seasoning into the salmon. Heat 1-2 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high, then add the salmon skin side up into the skillet. Place a lid over top, and cook the salmon for 4 minutes, then flip it over and cook for 4 more minutes.
- To check if the salmon is is cooked, use a fork to cut down the middle. It should cut very easily and be flakey. If it's not, cook for an extra 1 minute on each side.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and add the salsa. Top it off with diced avocado. Enjoy!
Notes
-Calories are an estimation are are per serving
-Add more lime juice as needed
-If you can't find chipotle seasoning, use smoked paprika instead
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1550mg | Potassium: 1837mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3306IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg