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    Home » Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes

    Published: Feb 4, 2019 · Modified: Jan 12, 2023 by Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Pan Seared Salmon and Avocado Salsa

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    Watch how I get perfectly cooked salmon on the stove and I show you a quick 5 ingredient Avocado Salsa. This recipe is so full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.

    salmon and avocado salsa

    I'm coming at you with another low carb 30 minute meal.  I love them!  What's better than getting dinner on the table in under 30 minutes?  This Pan Seared Salmon and Avocado Salsa is going to light up your taste buds!

    AVOCADO SALSA RECIPE

    Before I go on my salmon rant, we want to first make our avocado salsa.  Get all of your ingredients prepped...dice the avocado, mince the garlic, chop the cilantro, and dice the tomato.

    diced avocado

    Now we just throw all of that in a big bowl, douce it with lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.  Easy Peasy!

    avocado salsa

    HOW LONG TO COOK SALMON

    Okay, here is my salmon rant.  Stop over cooking your salmon.  I will show you how!

    Start with a hot skillet over medium high heat and add in avocado oil.  You can do this with the skin on or off.  Season each filet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  If the skin is on, place the salmon skin side down and let it cook until the skin is crispy and releases from the skillet.

    pan seared salmon

    Now we flip the salmon and let it cook for just a few minutes more.  If you start to see white juices seeping from the salmon, remove it from the pan because it is done!  White dots on top of your salmon filet = overcooked salmon.  Now you know!

    Now we top each salmon filet with lime zest and lime juice.

    crispy skin salmon

    And to serve, we top the salmon filets with our delicious avocado salsa.

    salmon and avocado salsa

    Looking for more salmon recipes?  Check out my Baked Salmon Patties, Baked Salmon in Foil, and Easy Baked Salmon Salad.

    WATCH ME MAKE PERFECTLY COOKED SALMON AND AVOCADO SALSA

    salmon and avocado salsa

    Pan Seared Salmon and Avocado Salsa

    Watch how I get perfectly cooked salmon on the stove and I show you a quick 5 ingredient Avocado Salsa. This recipe is so full of flavor and ready in about 15 minutes.
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 333
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    For the Pan Seared Salmon

    • 4, 4 ounce Salmon fillet‘s - skin on or off
    • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon)
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • Zest and juice of one small lime
    • Kosher salt to taste
    • Pepper to taste

    For the Avocado Salsa

    • 1 cup Diced avocado
    • Juice of one lime
    • One clove garlic, minced
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
    • 2 Roma tomato’s, diced
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    Instructions

    • Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
    • Season both sides of the salmon fillet‘s with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    • Cook the salmon in the hot skillet for a few minutes on each side. Look for signs of overcooking (white juices seeping out of the flesh). Sprinkle the lime zest and pour the lime juice over the salmon. Remove from heat and set aside
    • In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the avocado salsa and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve salmon fillet’s topped with avocado salsa

    Jennifer's tips

    Nutrition for 4 ounce salmon filet and ¼th of avocado salsa: 333 calories / 22g fat / 2g sat fat / 5g carbs / 4g fiber / 26g protein
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 333

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Watch how to make it

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for seared salmon

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    1. Laura says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      So easy, so delicious! All my favorite things.

      Reply
    2. Liz says

      April 06, 2019 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      LOVED that avocado salsa! So delicious with salmon!!!

      Reply
    3. wilhelmina says

      April 06, 2019 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      The recipe ticks all my favorite boxes! So delicious!

      Reply

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