Sear-Perfect Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Herb Sauce

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A high-protein, keto-friendly dinner featuring perfectly seared salmon topped with a creamy avocado herb sauce, ready in under 20 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (keto, high protein), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F), then place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 2-3 minutes more until the internal temperature reaches 125°F and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, mash 1/4 cup avocado in a small bowl until smooth, then whisk in 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until fully combined and creamy.

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