Salmon with Chimichurri and Avacado Corn Salsa

You will need: Salmon, mustard, garlic paste or fresh garlic, Sazón (or seafood seasoning of your choice), lemon pepper, salt, grape or apple vinegar, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, red onion or shallots, corn, dried oregano, avocado

Instructions:

  • Start with your salmon pieces ( I used 6)
  • For the marinade combine the following ingredients into a bowl:
  • 1 1/2 tsp of mustard
  • 1 tsp of garlic paste or finely minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • I use Sazón Seasoning in all my seafood recipes, if it is not available substitute with any other seasoning of your choice
  • Add a full tbsp of Sazón
  • 2 tsps of salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon of apple or grape vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper and mix
  • Add 3 tbsps of olive oil
  • Mix the marinade very well until everything is blended
  • Rub both sides of the salmon with the marinade
  • Arrange the marinated salmon in baking pans, and make sure the skin side is faced down
  • Bake on 350F, covered for 20 minutes, then remove cover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes
  • Now make the Chimichurri Salsa:
  • Mince 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the bowl
  • Finely chop 1/3 cup of parsley and 1/3 cup cilantro
  • Add chopped parsley and cilantro and 1/2 cup corn to the minced garlic
  • Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • Add 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or shallots
  • Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of apple or grape vinegar
  • Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Add 3 tablespoons of water
  • Right before serving, add 1 small avocado cut in cubes
  • Enjoy!