Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Avocado Corn Relish

Recipe Description:

2010 Kick Off with Hass Avocados Recipe Contest – Runner-Up Winner.
Recipe Courtesy of Elizabeth from West Jordan, UT, who says, “Any football fan knows that good food can *ALMOST* make or break the game. It is common to see some sort of salsa served as a viewing party or tailgate condiment. This avocado/corn relish is a great alternative to the traditional salsa and a delicious way to warm up any tailgate party with the relish prepared in advance. In this particular recipe I serve it over my sweet and spicy salmon.”

This recipe was submitted by an avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.

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Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless wild salmon fillets
  • 3 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels, freshly cooked
  • Marinade

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 tsp. cumin
  • Relish

  • 1/4 cup canned sweet peppers, seeded, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp. cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper

Instructions:

  1. At home I begin by preparing the salmon: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine marinade ingredients (olive oil, honey, chili powder, sea salt, pepper, red pepper, garlic and cumin) Baste salmon with marinade and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake until salmon flakes with a fork, typically 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
  2. Top salmon with relish.
  1. Relish Instructions:

  2. In a medium bowl combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, sea salt and black pepper, whisking until well blended. Add corn and jalapeños and stir. Peel, pit and chop avocado and add to bowl.

Notes & Tips:

Optional: Serve in freshly baked flour tortillas as a fish taco.

You may want to double or even triple this recipe as it will be gone as fast as you can say touchdown!!
Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (371g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 620
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g -
Monounsaturated Fat 25g -
Cholesterol 85mg 29%
Sodium 540mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 7g -
Includes 4g Added Sugars 9%
Protein 40g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Potassium 2mg 10%
Iron 1474mg 30%
Vitamin A 114mcg 15%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Vitamin E 4mg 30%
Vitamin K 32mcg 25%
Thiamin 0.31mg 25%
Riboflavin 0.37mg 30%
Niacin 22mg 140%
Vitamin B6 1mg 90%
Folate 134mcg DFE 35%
    (0mcg folic acid) -
Vitamin B12 5mcg 190%
Pantothenic Acid 4mg 80%
Choline 18mg 4%
Phosphorus 596mg 50%
Magnesium 102mg 25%
Zinc 2mg 15%
Selenium 22mcg 40%
Copper 0.33mg 35%
Manganese 0.29mg 15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.