Citrus-Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Salmon fillets rubbed with zesty citrus spices and grilled, topped with a creamy avocado salsa bursting with fresh flavors. This seafood recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, orange zest, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large, diced ripe avocado
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp orange zest, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this citrus spice mixture evenly over 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) on both sides.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush grill grates with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and grill for 5-6 minutes, then flip and grill an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Gently toss to combine and season with a pinch of salt.
4. Step 4: Serve grilled salmon topped with a generous scoop of avocado salsa immediately.