Salmon is a cold water fish that is loaded with healthy omega-3 fats, contains bioavailable protein, and is naturally low-carb.

Our Keto Zone Salmon recipe also includes a delicious keto guacamole topping. Guacamole is full of healthy fat from avocado, and adds ample amounts of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.

Try out this delicious and nutritious Keto Zone recipe today!

Ingredients

Salmon:

4 fillets wild-caught salmon, skin-on
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon organic black pepper, ground
2 tablespoons organic olive oil

Guacamole:

2 organic avocados, ripe
1/2 organic red onion, chopped
1 organic lime, juiced
1 tablespoon organic olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon organic black pepper, ground

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Rub salmon with olive oil liberally on both sides.
3. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Place salmon, skin-side-down, on the baking tray.
6. Put tray in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
7. As salmon is baking, combine guacamole ingredients in a large bowl.
8. Mash together guacamole ingredients until it reaches desired consistency.
9. Once salmon is finished cooking, remove from oven.
10. Distribute salmon fillets on 4 plates and top with guacamole.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Yields: 4 Servings

Per Serving:

Calories: 625 kcalories

Fat: 49 grams

Total Carbohydrates: 12 grams

Fiber: 8 grams

Net Carbs: 4 grams

Protein: 38 grams

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They are loaded with heart healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

In fact, avocados are one of the best sources of potassium which is an important electrolyte mineral for those on a keto diet.

And one of the most delicious ways to eat avocado is by making guacamole!

Guacamole can be added as a side to almost any meal or just eaten on its own as a delicious keto snack.

Ingredients

2-3 ripe organic avocados, mashed
1 tablespoon organic garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon organic onion powder
1 tablespoon organic lime juice or apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup organic cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Mash up the avocado. Make sure your avocado is ripe as it won’t make very good guacamole otherwise.
Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder (optional).
Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and finely chopped cilantro.
Mix everything together really well. Add salt to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4

Per Serving:

Calories: 180 kcal

Fat: 15 g

Carbohydrates: 11 g

Fiber: 8 g

Net Carbs: 3 g

Protein: 3 g

How did your guacamole turn out? Let us know in the comments below!

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