Mexican Salmon January 27, 2026
Elevate your dining experience with this Mexican-style salmon, spice-rubbed and oven-baked to perfection, served with a creamy Lime Cilantro Avocado Sauce. Check out the original recipe here!
INGREDIENTS:
Spiced Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets skin on
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lime, Cilantro & Avocado Sauce
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
To Serve
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Sliced jalapeños
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Microgreens (optional)
- Lime wedges
METHOD:
Roast the Salmon
Preheat the oven to 200°C and place an oven-safe skillet inside to heat.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chilli powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon.
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and lightly spray or brush with oil. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
Make the Sauce
Add the avocados, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
Serve
Plate the salmon and generously drizzle with the lime cilantro avocado sauce. Finish with fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, jalapeños, and microgreens if using. Serve with lime wedges on the side.