Salmon Fillet with Avocado Salsa on Zucchini

Looking for an easy guests that fits your salmon avocado salsa routine? This salmon fillet with avocado salsa on zucchini is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 8 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Time: 10 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook
• Servings: 2
• Carbs: 8 g per serving
• Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 250 g salmon fillet (2 x 125 g)
• 500 g zucchini
• 1 small (150 g) avocado
• 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1/2 (40 g) onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and chili; brush the marinade over the salmon fillets and set aside.
2. Wash and pat the zucchini dry; slice. Press the garlic and mix in a small bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lime and a little salt.
3. Add the zucchini slices to a skillet, brush with the marinade and sear.
4. In another pan, sear the marinated salmon.
5. For the salsa, dice 1/2 onion (40 g) and the avocado; stir with the juice of 1 lime and 1/4 tsp salt.
6. To serve, arrange the zucchini slices on 2 plates, top each with a salmon fillet and crown with the avocado salsa.

Tips & Variations

The salsa should be fresh and chunky — don’t overmix it. Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to the thumb.

Nutrition & Health Benefits

This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 8 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recipe really low-carb?

Yes. Salmon Fillet with Avocado Salsa on Zucchini contains just 8 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.

Can I meal-prep this recipe?

Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.

How many servings does this make?

This recipe makes 2.

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