KG - ROASTED SALMON with AVOCADO SALSA by Daellam

Source: Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners

NOTE: Take the salsa ingredients out of the refrigerator an hour or so before serving the fish so they come to room temperature. The taste of the avocado will be much stronger than when this fruit is completely chilled. Salmon can also be grilled.

Ingredients

FOR THE SALSA: 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced 1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon FOR THE FISH: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon onion Powde 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne pepper 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless salmon fillets 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

TO MAKE THE SALSA:
1. In a small bowl, stir together the avocado, scallion, tomatoes, lemon juice and lemon zest until mixed.

2. Set aside.

TO MAKE THE FISH:
1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, coriander, onion Powde, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until well mixed.

3. Rub the salmon fillets with the spice mix an place them on the baking sheet.

4. Drizzle the fillets with the olive oil and roast the fish until it is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.

5. Serve the salmon topped with the avocado sauce.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories 320
Fat 26 g
Carbohydrates 4
Fiber 3 g
Protein 22 g