Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 avocado (diced)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/4 red onion (finely chopped)
• Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for salsa)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salmon:
   • Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
   • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
   • Rub the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
2. Grill the Salmon:
   • Place the salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down if possible.
   • Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
3. Make the Avocado Salsa:
   • While the salmon is grilling, combine the diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil in a small bowl.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve:
   • Once the salmon is cooked, plate it and top with the fresh avocado salsa.
   • Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.