Grilled Citrus-Herb Salmon with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Salmon fillets marinated in a bright citrus and herb blend, grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy avocado salsa for a fresh summer dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, orange juice, lemon 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) skin-on salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 diced ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 4 (6 oz each) skin-on salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let flavors infuse.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, combine 1 diced ripe avocado, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 small seeded and minced jalapeño, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro in a bowl. Gently toss and set aside.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade and grill skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until crispy, then flip and grill for 3-4 minutes more until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
5. Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet topped with a generous scoop of avocado salsa for a refreshing contrast.