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Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa (Healthy, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)
Tender 20 minute salmon with avocado salsa can be grilled, pan-seared or baked!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 528 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 4-6 oz salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced or crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the avocado salsa
- 1 ripe avocado pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup tomato diced (any type of tomato)
- 2 tablespoons onion diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stir the olive oil, garlic, and spices in a small bowl. Brush or rub salmon with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large heavy-duty (preferably non-stick) pan or grill medium-high heat. Add salmon to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from pan, top with avocado salsa and serve immediately.
- To make the avocado salsa:Add the avocado, tomato, onion, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently mix with a spoon until fully combined. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
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Notes
- *This recipe makes two servings. To make more, double or triple the recipe as needed.
- To bake salmon: pre-heat oven to 400F. Place salmon on a sheet pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving (1 fillet with avocado salsa)
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
1190mg
(34%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
689IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (1 fillet with avocado salsa) | |
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1190mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 689IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.