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Margarita Salmon Recipe (low carb)

This lime margarita salmon recipe is a delicious and simple low carb dinner. It can be made in the oven or on the grill. The garlicky avocado mayo goes perfectly with the tangy lime infused fish and has only 1.5g net carbs per serving.

Course low carb main
Cuisine American
Keyword baked salmon, easy recipe, grilled salmon, low carb dinner, margarita salmond
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb salmon with skin
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 limes sliced thinly
  • 1 teaspoon tequila optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 larger avocado
  • 1 large clove of garlic

Instructions

  1. To make in the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Lay the salmon filet on top and set aside.

  2. Mix the lime zest, juice, tequila, olive oil and salt in a small bowl. Pour this marinade over the salmon and let sit for 30 minutes.

  3. Next take the lime slices and place on the salmon filet. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the fish is to your liking. Try not to over cook it as it will be dry. If the internal temperature is 145°F it is safe but well done. A temperature of 130-135°F it will no longer be translucent inside and flaky. Let rest for 5 minutes when done.

  4. While that is baking make the avocado aioli. Mash the avocado, mayonnaise and crushed fresh garlic in a blender, food processor or just mix by hand. Refrigerate until ready to eat.

  5. When the salmon is done, place on a platter and if you want serve with extra lime wedges or slices if you wish. Get out the avocado dip and serve with the fish.

  6. To make on the grill. 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.

  7. Spray the grill with cooking spray and then heat to medium high. Cook skin side down and close the grill.

  8. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes depending on the thickness of your fish. When done let rest for 5 minutes. You can slice the fresh limes and place on top and then serve with the avocado dip.