This lime margarita grilled salmon is a delicious and simple low carb dinner. The garlicky avocado mayo goes perfectly with the tangy lime infused salmon and has only 1.5g net carbs per serving.
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time20minutes
Servings8
AuthorDenise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)
Ingredients
2-3lbsalmon with skin
1limejuiced and zested
1teaspoonolive oil
2limes sliced thinly
1teaspoontequila
1teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonsmayo
1larger avocado
1large clove of garlic
lime slicesoptional
Instructions
Mix the lime zest, juice, tequila, olive oil and salt in a small bowl.
Spray the skin side of the fish with cooking spray. Lay on a large platter or cookie sheet and cover with the marinade. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Spray the grill with cooking spray and then heat to medium high.
Cook skin side down and close the grill.
Cook for 10 - 15 minutes depending on the thickness of your fish.
For the avocado mayo, mash the avocado, mayonnaise and garlic in a blender, food processor or just mix by hand. Serve along with the fish.
Serve with extra lime wedges or slices if you wish.