Avocado Lime Salmon

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Avocado Lime Salmon

This is fresh, zesty, and ready in under 20 minutes. Tender, perfectly seasoned salmon bakes while you toss together a bright topping of creamy avocado, crisp red onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
The result? A simple, heart-healthy meal packed with protein, healthy fats, and bold flavor.
No fuss, no fancy steps, just real-food goodness.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb salmon skinless
  • 1 Clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 4 Tbs cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 4 Tbs olive oil
  • 4 Tbs lime juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  2. On a baking sheet, season salmon with garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Bake for 10–12 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix avocado topping ingredients until fully incorporated. Don’t overmix or you’ll break down your avocado.
  5. Spoon avocado topping over the salmon.
  6. Enjoy!

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Notes

This salmon dish is rich in protein and heart-healthy fats, with minimal carbs.
Macro Breakdown (per serving):  
Calories: 559 | 
Protein: 36g | 
Carbohydrates: 8g (including 3g fiber, 2g natural sugars) | 
Fat: 42.9g (8g saturated) |
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