Crispy Herb-Crusted Salmon with Avocado-Lime Sauce

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A high-protein, low-carb dinner featuring perfectly seared salmon with a nutty herb crust, served atop a creamy avocado sauce that melts into the flaky fish. This Mediterranean recipe (keto, high-protein), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, almond flour, dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Mix 2 tbsp almond flour with 1 tsp dried thyme in a shallow dish until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Press the almond-thyme mixture firmly onto both sides of the salmon to create an even crust.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an air fryer basket at 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes until shimmering.
  5. Step 5: Place salmon crust-side down in the basket and air fry for 8 minutes until edges are crisp and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Step 6: While salmon cooks, scoop 1 medium avocado flesh into a bowl, add 1/2 lime juice and 1 clove minced garlic, and mash until smooth.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh dill into the avocado mixture until fully incorporated and creamy.
  8. Step 8: Serve salmon immediately over a spoonful of avocado-lime sauce, ensuring the sauce coats the bottom of the plate.

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