Lime-Ginger Grilled Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Tender grilled salmon infused with zesty lime and ginger, topped with a refreshing avocado cucumber salsa for a vibrant, Whole30-compliant meal. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), ready in about 37 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 large, diced avocado
• 1 medium, diced (about 1 cup) cucumber
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced (optional) jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place 4 salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: While the salmon marinates, combine 1 diced large avocado, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 minced small jalapeño in a bowl. Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Gently toss and set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove salmon from marinade and grill skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until grill marks form and skin is crispy.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and grill an additional 4-5 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
5. Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet topped generously with the avocado cucumber salsa for a bright and satisfying dish.