Paleo Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Paleo grilled salmon topped with a refreshing avocado salsa. Simple, healthy, and packed with flavor. This is your go-to weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the salmon fillets on the grill, skin side down. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired level.
- While the salmon is cooking, prepare the avocado salsa: In a small bowl, combine avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the grill and top with the fresh avocado salsa.
- Serve immediately, because you won’t want to wait.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Folate: 15%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 12%
💁♀️ Flavor Tips
- Squeeze extra lime juice for that zing.
- If you like heat, throw in some chopped jalapeños in the salsa.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil on top of the salsa for extra richness.
- For a more hearty dish, serve with a side of cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Swap out salmon for any firm white fish if preferred.