Lime-Cilantro Salmon with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Flaky salmon fillets topped with a zesty avocado salsa, ready in 17 minutes with zero added sugars. This Pacific-inspired seafood recipe (low-carb), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 medium avocado
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until opaque and flaky.
3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, dice 1 medium avocado and mix with 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro in a bowl. Serve salmon topped with avocado salsa immediately.