Avocado-Cilantro Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Flaky baked salmon topped with a fresh avocado-cilantro salsa and zesty lemon-garlic sauce for a refreshing, omega-3-rich meal. This Pacific Northwest-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each, about 24 oz total) salmon fillets
• 1, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1, juiced lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 cloves, minced garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side down, and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internal temperature.
3. Step 3: While salmon bakes, combine diced avocado, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 lime's juice in a bowl. Gently toss to avoid mashing avocado.
4. Step 4: Sauté minced garlic in a small skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove from heat. Drizzle over salmon and top with avocado-cilantro salsa before serving.