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Mexican Salmon with Black Bean and Avocado Salsa

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by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Mar 27, 2017
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Save yourself from boring grilled salmon with this brilliant Mexican twist. The salsa is an absolute must and is what makes this meal a ten out of ten. Serve with rice, and call it a win.

Mexican Salmon with Black Bean and Avocado Salsa

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Black Bean and Avocado Salsa

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 green onions

Mexican Salmon

  • 1 tablespoon from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 4 salmon fillets (4 oz each), skin on
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix lime juice, cumin, coriander and salt. Stir in beans, avocado and cilantro; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    Clean and brush oil on grill racks. Place green onions on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until grill marks form. Transfer to cutting board; cool 5 minutes. Cut onions into slices, and stir into bean mixture; set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, mix taco seasoning mix, vegetable oil and chile garlic sauce. Rub flesh side of salmon with mixture. Brush oil on grill racks. Place salmon, skin side up, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn salmon; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
  • Step 
    4
    Serve salmon with Black Bean and Avocado Salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition

390 Calories
18g Total Fat
32g Protein
26g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
27%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg
21%
Sodium
650mg
27%
Potassium
1000mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
Dietary Fiber
10g
43%
Sugars
1g
Protein
32g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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