Salmon with Avocado & Citrus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A vibrant dish featuring omega-3 rich salmon paired with avocado and bright citrus. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 ripe, diced avocado
1, juiced and zested lime
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp olive oil
1, minced garlic cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup, halved cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt and pepper, then rub to coat.
Step 2: Roast salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: While salmon cooks, combine diced avocado, lime juice, lime zest, 2 tbsp cilantro, 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, mixing until smooth. Serve salmon topped with avocado mixture and cherry tomatoes.