Herb-Crusted Salmon with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Perfectly seared salmon fillets topped with a fresh, zesty avocado salsa — ready in under 20 minutes for a nutrient-dense keto dinner. This mediterranean-inspired seafood (high-protein, gluten-free) ready in about 22 minutes blends Salmon fillets, Olive oil, Lemon juice into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Dill
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1/4 cup Tomato
• 2 tbsp Red onion
• 1 tbsp Cilantro
• 1 tsp Lime juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz salmon fillets dry, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
2. Step 2: While salmon cooks, prepare salsa: combine 1 medium diced avocado, 1/4 cup diced tomato, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tsp lime juice in a bowl. Gently toss to combine.
3. Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve topped with avocado salsa spooned over the fillets.