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Salmon Fajitas

These Salmon Fajitas pack 25g protein and 390 calories per serving, making them a solid protein contribution for dinner. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop in minimal time, fitting easily into weeknight meal prep. Use them as a base to reach 150g+ daily protein when combined with your other meals.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Olive oil(15g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
  • Garlic(120g)
  • Chipotle Chile Powder, Ground(5g)
  • Cumin, Ground(3g)
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • Salmon(454g)
  • Olive oil(30g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Bell Pepper
  • Yellow Onion
  • JalapeñO Pepper
  • Lime Juice, Fresh(15g)
  • Flour Tortillas

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl or Ziplock bag, combine marinade ingredients. Add the salmon, and toss in the marinade until evenly coated. Cover or seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 5 hours.
  2. 2Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and jalapeno and saute for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and the vegetables all begin to slightly brown on the edges. Add the lime juice and saute for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
  3. 3Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add salmon and marinade, and saute for 3-4 minutes, breaking up the salmon occasionally as it cooks with a spoon or spatula. When the edges begin to look slightly crispy and browned, remove from heat.
  4. 4Assemble the fajitas by layering warm tortillas with the salmon, vegetable mixture and desired toppings.

Nutrition — Per Serving

390

calories

25g

protein

27g

fat

Carbohydrates
12g
Saturated fat
5.1g
Sodium
75 mg
Dietary fiber
1.0g

4 servings per batch · ~168g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Salmon Fajitas have per serving?

Each serving delivers 25g of protein at 390 calories with 27g fat and 12g carbs. The macros are well-balanced across protein, fat, and carbs, making this a complete meal option.

How long does Salmon Fajitas take to prep?

Quick prep time with 4 servings per batch means you can have four fajita meals ready from one stovetop session. This makes it efficient for batch-prepping several dinner portions in advance.

Is Salmon Fajitas good for fat loss?

At 390 calories and 25g protein per serving, Salmon Fajitas work well for fat loss phases where you want a satisfying, complete meal without excessive calories. The balanced macronutrient profile keeps you full while staying within typical fat loss calorie targets.

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