Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado-Citrus Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

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A vibrant, fresh salmon dish featuring a bright avocado and citrus salsa that balances rich fish flavors with zesty brightness. This California-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 California cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 medium, diced ripe avocado
1 medium, segmented grapefruit
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and season each side with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crisp and golden. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
Step 3: While the salmon cooks, combine 1 diced ripe avocado, 1 segmented grapefruit, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 minced jalapeño in a bowl. Gently toss to combine.
Step 4: Plate the salmon fillets and spoon the avocado-citrus salsa generously on top. Serve immediately, enjoying the contrast of warm fish and bright, cool salsa.