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Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado

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I love using avocados for quick meals like this one. Avocados go great with chicken, tuna or sardines (also check out my Sardine Stuffed Avocado).

Including avocado in your diet is the best way to boost your electrolyte intake without taking supplements. An average avocado has less than 4 grams of net carbs, is very high in fibre, healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFA) and contains 50% EMR potassium.

Salmon is high in healthy omega 3 fatty acids and potassium. When possible, opt for wild-caught salmon from sustainable sources. Farmed salmon may be inexpensive but is often high in toxic chemicals called PCBs, which are potential carcinogens linked to liver cancer in humans. Studies in animals also showed that PCBs weaken the immune system and affect thyroid hormone levels. If you fo for farmed, opt for organic.

If you are only cooking for yourself, use canned salmon as it's easier to adjust for one serving. Another benefit of using canned salmon is that you can make this tasty keto recipe in just five minutes!

Hands-on Overall

Serving size 1 small or 1/2 large stuffed avocado

Allergy information for Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado

✔  Gluten free
✔  Dairy free
✔  Egg free
✔  Nut free
✔  Nightshade free
✔  Pork free
✔  Coconut free
✔  Shellfish free
✔  Beef free
Pescatarian

Notes

  • Recipe can be made dairy-free or egg-free.

Nutritional values (per serving, 1 small or 1/2 large stuffed avocado)

Net carbs6.9 grams
Protein27.1 grams
Fat34.4 grams
Calories465 kcal
Calories from carbs 6%, protein 24%, fat 70%
Total carbs14.4 gramsFiber7.5 gramsSugars3.4 gramsSaturated fat11 gramsSodium359 mg(16% RDA)Magnesium75 mg(19% RDA)Potassium1,118 mg(56% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings)

  • 2 small or 1 large avocado, seed removed (200 g/ 7.1 oz)
  • 2 small salmon fillets (220 g/ 7.8 oz) or canned salmon (175 g/ 6.2 oz)
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped (70 g/ 2.5 oz)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or crème fraîche or paleo mayonnaise (58 g/ 2 oz)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
  • sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp ghee or virgin coconut oil (15 ml)
  • 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped dill
  • lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C/ 400 °F (fan assisted), or 220 °C/ 425 °F (conventional). Place the salmon filets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with melted ghee or olive oil, season with salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
    Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado
  2. When done, remove from the oven and let it cool down for 5-10 minutes. Using a fork, shred the salmon fillets and discard the skin. Mix with finely chopped onion,...
    Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado
  3. Add sour cream (or creme fraiche or mayonnaise) and freshly chopped dill.
    Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado
  4. Squeeze in more lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Scoop the middle of the avocado out leaving about 1 cm (1/2 inch) of the avocado flesh. Cut the scooped avocado into small pieces. Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado
  5. Place the chopped avocado into the bowl with salmon and mix until well combined. Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado
  6. Fill each avocado half with the salmon & avocado mixture, add lemon and enjoy. stuffed avocados are best eaten fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to a day. Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado

Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, 1 small or 1/2 large stuffed avocado)

Net carbsProteinFatCalories
Avocado, fresh
1.8 g2 g14.7 g161 kcal
Salmon, raw
0 g23.8 g6.5 g161 kcal
Onion, white, fresh
2.7 g0.4 g0 g14 kcal
Cream, sour
1.3 g0.7 g5.6 g57 kcal
Lemon (juice), fresh
0.8 g0 g0 g3 kcal
Dill, fresh
0.2 g0.2 g0.1 g2 kcal
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Pepper, black, spices
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Ghee
0 g0 g7.5 g68 kcal
Total per serving, 1 small or 1/2 large stuffed avocado
6.9 g27.1 g34.4 g465 kcal

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Martina Slajerova
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Martina Slajerova

I changed the way I ate in 2011, when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. I had no energy, and I found it more and more difficult to maintain a healthy weight.

That’s when I decided to quit sugar, grains, and processed foods, and to start following a whole-foods-based ketogenic approach to food.

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Comments (17)

Martina I made these low carb salmon stuffed avocados and they are absolutely divine! It was like a grown up version of tuna salad☺! I love your keto diet app it makes everything easy! Thanks for all you do.

Thank you so much Kimberly!

This was the perfect meal since it was over 100 degrees tonight.
Thanks so much!

Thank you BJ!

I just made this and it is really delicious. Just started the diet on Thursday and I really love your blog.  Best one I have found.
Thank you

Thank you Cathy!

I did not have dill - so I used fresh dried, Thai basil. And, I skipped to the salmon salad prep because I used canned red Sockeye salmon.

Hi, This looks great! How much dill did you use?
Thanks for all of your great recipes

Thanks for noticing - just added this ingredient. I used 2 tablespoons 😊

U think canned salmon would work?

Yes, you can use canned salmon too 😊

Looove avocados and this looks like a perfect lunch idea for work!

Thanks MJ!

This looks so fresh, clean and delicious! I really appreciate that you promote healthy primal and paleo living, not just keto like some other sites I used to follow. Thank you!

Thank you Linda!

Bonjour, Martina ! Votre blog est super et les recettes sont très bonnes !!! Félicitations!!! J'ai aussi acheté votre application qui est vraiment très bien faite : vous pouvez en être fière ... Même si je ne comprends pas toujours très bien l'anglais, c'est très clair et très motivant et je la conseille à tous ceux qui désirent perdre du poids . Merci de votre générosité à partager vos recettes et astuces culinaires. Cordialement, Marie-Christine

Thank you so much for your kind words Marie-Christine! I'm glad you like my app! 😊