Garlic-Lime Grilled Salmon with Avocado-Cilantro Salad

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Tender grilled salmon marinated in garlic and lime paired with a refreshing avocado and cilantro salad for a light Whole30 seafood dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, garlic cloves, fresh lime juice 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 American cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place 4 salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade and grill skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until grill marks appear. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: While salmon grills, combine 2 diced ripe avocados, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/2 diced cucumber in a bowl. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Step 4: Serve grilled salmon fillets topped with the avocado-cilantro salad for a fresh and satisfying Whole30 meal.

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