Smoky Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salad
This Smoky Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salad delivers 24g protein and 297 calories per serving—a lean lunch option built around omega-3 rich fish. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, fitting easily into a busy training week. Choose this when you need a lighter meal that maintains protein intake without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Salmon(680g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(30g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •Lime
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen
- •Avocado
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Lime Juice, Fresh
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Garlic
- •Tomato, Cherry
- •½ teaspoon sea salt
- •¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- 2Transfer the salmon fillet to the center of a large piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Squeeze limes over the seasoned salmon and bring edges of foil together to wrap the salmon.
- 3Set foil-covered salmon directly on the grill. Close the lid and cook until the salmon easily flakes with a fork, about 12 minutes.
- 4Meanwhile, make the avocado salad. Remove kernels from the corn cobs. In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, avocado, jalapeño, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper, stir well and set aside.
- 5Once the salmon is done, divide it into 6 pieces, top with avocado salad and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
297
calories
24g
protein
21g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Saturated fat
- 4.2g
- Sodium
- 369 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
6 servings per batch · ~133g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Smoky Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salad have per serving?
Each serving delivers 24g protein and 297 calories with 21g fat from the salmon and avocado. The macro ratio emphasizes protein and healthy fats while keeping carbs at just 3g.
How long does Smoky Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salad take to prepare?
This recipe is quick prep and yields 6 servings per batch, making it efficient for batch cooking lunches throughout the week. You can prepare multiple servings in a single cooking session.
Is Smoky Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salad good for fat loss?
At 297 calories and 24g protein per serving with only 3g carbs, this meal aligns well with fat loss phases where you're prioritizing protein intake while managing calorie density. The healthy fats promote satiety without excess calories.
