Citrus-Grilled Salmon with Avocado-Cilantro Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

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Tender grilled salmon fillets brightened with a fresh, creamy avocado-cilantro salsa bursting with citrus flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lime juice, orange zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tsp orange zest
1 large, diced avocado
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each). Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and grill for 5-6 minutes until grill marks form and edges turn opaque. Flip and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, gently toss 1 large diced avocado, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion, 1 minced small jalapeño, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt to create the salsa.
Step 4: Serve the grilled salmon topped with generous spoonfuls of avocado-cilantro salsa.