This Chili Lime Salmon with Creamy Slaw is a bold, nutrient-dense meal packed with wild-caught salmon, fresh lime, smoky spices, and a fiber-rich slaw tossed with cilantro, black beans, and avocado oil mayo. With over 32 grams of protein, 12 grams of fiber, and heart-healthy fats, this gluten-free recipe supports balanced blood sugar, steady energy, and lasting fullness. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect high-protein weeknight dinner or meal prep option for anyone craving vibrant flavor with powerful nutrition.
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Chili Lime Salmon with Creamy Slaw
Ingredients
- For the Salmon
- 4oz wild salmon
- 1/4 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- dash garlic powder
- dash salt
- dash pepper
- dash smoked paprika
- For the Creamy Slaw
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 2 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil based mayonnaise
- 1/4 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 cup black beans
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Place salmon on a parchment lined baking sheet, skin side down.
- In a small bowl, mix juice from ½ lime, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Spoon spice mixture over salmon and rub it in with your spoon or hands.
- Bake salmon for 15 minutes or until done.
- While salmon is cooking, add coleslaw mix and cilantro into a bowl. Squeeze lime juice and avocado oil mayo into the bowl and mix until well incorporated. Stir in black beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once salmon is done, serve with slaw.
Nutrition Facts
Chili Lime Salmon with Creamy Slaw
Serves: 1 person
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 475.2 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 24.6g | 36.9% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.6g | 15% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 84.9mg | 28% | |
| Sodium 378.1mg | 15.8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.1g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 48% | |
| Sugars 5.2g | ||
| Protein 32.4g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium 110.mg | Iron 3.9mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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