Salmon with Avocado and Pomegranate is a healthy dinner recipe packed with superfoods and so much flavor and very festive colors!
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- kosher salt, pepper
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 large avocado (or 2 small avocados)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 ounces pomegranate seeds
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Put the honey, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, chili powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
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Place the salmon on a lined baking sheet and brush this mixture over the salmon. Bake in a 400-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
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Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the avocado into a bowl. Add remaining lime juice, most of the cilantro, a little cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and pepper. Mash together with a fork and stir in most of the pomegranate seeds.
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Serve the salmon with the mashed avocado over top and sprinkle remaining pomegranate seeds and cilantro over top.