Crisp-Skin Salmon with Avocado-Lime Mash

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A high-protein keto dinner featuring perfectly seared salmon with a creamy avocado base, finished with fresh lime and herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (high-protein, keto), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 6 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season skin-side down with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down in skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon, add 1 minced garlic clove to skillet, and roast for 7-8 minutes until salmon reaches 125°F internally; remove skillet from heat.
  4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, mash 1 medium avocado with 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 lime juice until creamy, adding 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Plate salmon, top with avocado-lime mash, and garnish with remaining 1 tbsp dill and lime zest.

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