Grilled Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Avocado Salsa

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Juicy salmon fillets grilled with lemon and garlic, topped with a fresh avocado, tomato, and cilantro salsa for a bright Whole30 seafood dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Brush the mixture evenly over 4 salmon fillets, coating all sides. Let rest for 10 minutes while preparing salsa.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced small jalapeño, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Gently toss to combine and season lightly with salt if desired.
  4. Step 4: Place salmon fillets skin side down on the preheated grill. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon from grill and serve topped with the avocado salsa immediately.

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