Grilled Salmon Strawberry Avocado Salsa (Printable)

Charred salmon topped with vibrant strawberry and avocado salsa—bright, fresh flavors for warm-weather meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grilled salmon

01 - Salmon fillets, 4 pieces, about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
02 - Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
03 - Lemon, 1, zested and juiced
04 - Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon
05 - Smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon
06 - Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon

→ Strawberry avocado salsa

08 - Strawberries, 1 cup, hulled and diced
09 - Ripe avocado, 1, diced
10 - Red onion, 1/4 cup, finely chopped
11 - Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup, chopped
12 - Jalapeño, 1 small, seeded and finely diced (optional)
13 - Fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high (about 400°F).
02 - Pat salmon dry. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil with lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper; brush evenly over all sides of the fillets.
03 - Lightly oil the grill grates or grill pan to prevent sticking.
04 - Place salmon on the grill skin-side down if applicable. Grill 4–5 minutes per side, flipping once, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - While the salmon cooks, combine diced strawberries, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, salt and pepper in a bowl; gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
06 - Remove salmon and let rest for a few minutes. Spoon a generous portion of strawberry avocado salsa over each fillet and serve immediately with optional lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This salsa is so good you might find yourself making extra just to snack with chips on the side.
  • The quick grilling means less time in a hot kitchen and more time enjoying those long, relaxed evenings.
02 -
  • If the grill isn’t hot enough, you’ll end up with stubborn fish that sticks and loses its crisp skin.
  • Adding avocado too soon leaves you with mushy salsa, so always wait until just before serving.
03 -
  • Letting the salmon rest for a few minutes after grilling lets the juices settle and ensures tenderness.
  • A little extra lemon zest just before serving brightens everything up in ways no bottled sauce can.
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