Whole30 Salmon with Avocado Sauce
Ingredients
The salmon
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4
fillets
salmon (6-ounce, skin on or off)
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2
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
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2
cloves
garlic (chopped, about 2 teaspoons)
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1
small
lime (zest and juice, about ½ teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
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1
teaspoon
kosher salt
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½
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
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optional
steamed cauliflower rice (for serving)
The avocado salsa
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2
ripe
avocados (peeled, pitted, and cut into a rough dice)
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1
lime
juice (about 1½ tablespoons)
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4–6
dashes
hot sauce (to taste)
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1
clove
garlic (finely minced or grated)
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½
teaspoon
kosher salt
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¼
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
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2
tablespoons
finely chopped fresh cilantro (plus additional for serving)
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1
medium
tomato (seeded and small-diced, or 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Arrange the salmon fillets on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the salmon and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Bake the salmon for 16 to 20 minutes until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F.
- While the salmon bakes, prepare the avocado salsa by mixing avocados, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, and tomatoes in a bowl.
- Serve the salmon topped with avocado salsa and additional cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
328
Total fat
21g
Total carbohydrates
12g
Total protein
31g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
68mg
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