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prep time
5 min
cook time
10 min
ready time
15 min
Healthy Whole Food Seared Salmon with Avocado salsa
This seared salmon recipe might be one of your favorite Whole30 recipes. It is rich, refreshing, and super delicious. This salmon recipe is incredibly quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. You can have this meal ready at your dinner table in just 15 minutes.
How to prepare the avocado salsa?
This creamy avocado salsa is the perfect complement to the spiced seared salmon. The most important part of this salsa is the avocado, so use a perfectly ripe one. Chop all the ingredients and add them to a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice and toss. You can serve it chunky over the fish, or mash it for a smoother topping.
What type of salmon should you use for the best Whole30 recipes?
To ensure you get the most benefits out of Whole30 salmon recipes, you should carefully pick out your salmon. You could use fresh or frozen salmon, as long as it comes from a trusted source. Look for salmon that appear moist since the moisture content is an excellent indicator of freshness and how carefully the fish was handled. Avoid salmon with any browned spots on the belly, around the edges of the fillet, or instances where the skin has started browning and curling up. For the most health benefits, buy and cook your salmon, skin-on. The highest concentration of the healthy Omega-3s is in the gray layer right against the skin, which is often removed with the skin when you buy skinless.
What to serve on the side of this seared salmon?
You can eat this dish on its own or pair it with Whole30 compliant sides such as sauteed asparagus, roasted vegetables, or grilled corn.
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Net Carbs
1.9 g
Fiber
2.8 g
Total Carbs
4.7 g
Protein
47.3 g
Fats
41.5 g
572 cals
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Ingredients
Salmon, king or chinook, kippered, with skin, Alaska Native
800 g
Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
Avocado Oil
1 tbsp
Salt
0.5 tsp
Paprika
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
0.5 tsp
Avocado
1 each
Scallions or spring onions, tops and bulb, raw
1 medium - 4 1/8" long
Tomato
3 cherry
Lime juice, fresh
2 tbsp
Cilantro
3 tbsp, chopped
Recipe Steps
steps 6
15 min
Step 1
Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika to a bowl. Whisk to combine then add the salmon fillets. Massage the seasoning into them and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.Step 2
Slice the avocado in half, remove the seed, and scoop out the flesh. Cut into cubes and add to a bowl. Finely chop the scallion and cilantro, and cut the cherry tomatoes into cubes. Add them to the bowl.Step 3
Squeeze the lime juice into the bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine. Transfer to the fridge until serving time.Step 4
To cook the salmon, add the avocado oil to a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon to the skillet skin side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip.Step 5
Cook for a couple more minutes to your desired doneness. Thicker pieces will cook for longer. Remove the salmon pieces from the skillet and transfer them to a plate.Step 6
To serve, top the salmon fillets with the avocado salsa and garnish with fresh cilantro. One serving consists of 1 200g salmon fillet and 1/4 of the avocado salsa. Serve immediately.
Comments
PropitiousCauliflower938291 a year ago
I have never been a fan of cooked salmon, and decided to try this recipe- WOW! I know love Salmon so much cooked like this, I’m finally eating salmon. This recipe is absolutely fabulous! Shared it with my daughter and now she’s eating salmon as well.
PropitiousCauliflower938291 a year ago
This is a fabulous recipe! I am making it again tomorrow the flavors are amazing! I never liked cooked salmon before trying this recipe, since I needed to add some other healthier fatty foods to my diet! You will love it !