Grilled Lime Salmon & Avocado- Mango Salsa

INGREDIENTS:

FOR SALMON:

• 4 (6oz) salmon fillets
• 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil, plus more for grill)
• 2 tsp lime zest
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups cooked brown rice

FOR AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA

• 1 large ripe mango, peeled, diced
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 10 cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup diced red onion, rinsed under cold water and drained
• 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
• 1 small English cucumber, diced
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• a small bunch of fresh cilantro or parsley, leaves only, chopped
• sea salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In an 11x7-inch baking dish whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste
2. Place salmon in baking dish, cover and allow to marinate in refrigerate for 15-30 min.
3. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with oil.
4. Grill the salmon for about 3 minutes per side or until just cooked through. (turn carefully as the salmon will be fragile)
5. While the salmon is grilling prepare salsa: In a medium glass bowl, gently toss together mango, bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro/parsley, red onion, avocado, cucumber, lime juice, olive oil and a pinch of sea salt
6. Let sit for about 20 min for flavors to blend.
7. Serve salmon warm with brown rice, lime wedges, and top with avocado-mango salsa.

Other ideas:

• This would be very good in taco shells or corn tortilla shells too if you prefer to skip the rice.
• Try it in a lettuce wrap if you are aiming for low carbs
• Substitute Shrimp for salmon

Let me know what you think of this!