Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado-Cilantro Mousse

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A rich, high-fat keto dinner featuring crispy seared salmon paired with a refreshing avocado-cilantro mousse for a perfect balance of flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, fresh cilantro leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving, until edges are crispy and golden. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through but still moist. Remove salmon and rest.
  3. Step 3: In a food processor, combine 1 large ripe avocado, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 large minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil into the avocado mousse and pulse briefly to incorporate. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped green onions.
  5. Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet topped with 3-4 tbsp avocado-cilantro mousse, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

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