Grilled Citrus-Chile Salmon with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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A vibrant grilled salmon dish marinated in citrus and chile, topped with a fresh avocado and tomato salsa. This grilling recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, orange juice, lime juice 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chipotle chile powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 medium ripe avocados, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chipotle chile powder, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place 4 salmon fillets in the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: While salmon marinates, combine 2 diced ripe avocados, 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced jalapeño, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice in a bowl. Gently toss and season with salt to taste. Set aside.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove salmon from marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: Serve grilled salmon topped with the avocado salsa for a fresh, smoky, and zesty flavor combination.