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Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado

Martina SlajerovaUpdated 18 August 2024★★★★☆4.3 (69 ratings)

Ready in 30m
6.9 g net carbs
465 kcal
Serves 2

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Salmon Stuffed Avocado

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!

Step-by-step

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.
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,...
Add sour cream (or creme fraiche or mayonnaise) and freshly chopped dill.
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.
Place the chopped avocado into the bowl with salmon and mix until well combined.
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

Recipe

Low-Carb Salmon Stuffed Avocado

★★★★☆4.3 (69 ratings)

An easy keto dinner or lunch in just a few minutes. This easy low-carb meal is packed with heart-healthy fats ...

Hands on: 10m
Overall: 30m
Servings: 2

6.9 g
Net carbs: 27.1 g
Protein: 34.4 g
Fat: 465
kcal

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

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.
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,...
Add sour cream (or creme fraiche or mayonnaise) and freshly chopped dill.
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.
Place the chopped avocado into the bowl with salmon and mix until well combined.
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.

Nutrition per serving, 1 small or ½ large stuffed avocado

Carbs 6%Protein 24%Fat 70% of calories

Net carbs: 6.9 g
Total carbs: 14.4 g
Fiber: 7.5 g
Sugars: 3.4 g
Protein: 27.1 g
Fat: 34.4 g
Saturated fat: 11 g
Calories: 465 kcal
Sodium: 359 mg · 15.6% RDA
Magnesium: 75 mg · 18.6% RDA
Potassium: 1,118 mg · 55.9% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per 1 small or 1/2 large stuffed avocado	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Avocado, fresh	1.8 g	2 g	14.7 g	161
Salmon, raw	0 g	23.8 g	6.5 g	161
Onion, white, fresh	2.7 g	0.4 g	0 g	14
Cream, sour	1.3 g	0.7 g	5.6 g	57
Lemon (juice), fresh	0.8 g	0 g	0 g	3
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Pepper, black, spices	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Ghee	0 g	0 g	7.5 g	68
Dill, fresh	0.2 g	0.2 g	0.1 g	2
Total	6.9 g	27.1 g	34.4 g	465

Serving size 1 small or 1/2 large stuffed avocado

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

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

Comments & ratings (20)

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Diane Anderson★★★★★20 March 2025
I made this recipe today using tinned sockeye salmon. It was very tasty and I felt very virtuous eating healthy fats. Next time I will cut the lemon down a bit as it was slightly overpowering, but that might be because I did not use fresh salmon. I have ticked the favourite button!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor26 March 2025
  Thank you Diane! I'm glad you enjoyed. I have to admit I like lemon a bit too much sometimes - like when I make hollandaise, I use a 2-3 times the usual amount! 😊
mattin19 November 2023
Thanks for sharing this yummy salmon stuffed avocado in really easy and simple steps. I really appreciate this writing style.
Kimberly Cooper22 October 2019
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.
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor26 October 2019
  Thank you so much Kimberly! ❤️
BJ9 July 2018
This was the perfect meal since it was over 100 degrees tonight.
Thanks so much!
1. Martina @ KetoDiet31 August 2018
  Thank you BJ!
cathy suminski5 June 2016
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
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor7 June 2016
  Thank you Cathy!
Margot9 April 2016
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.
Dorothy★★★★★26 July 2015
Hi, This looks great! How much dill did you use?
Thanks for all of your great recipes
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor31 July 2015
  Thanks for noticing - just added this ingredient. I used 2 tablespoons 😊
allie13 June 2015
U think canned salmon would work?
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor13 June 2015
  Yes, you can use canned salmon too 😊
MJ21 March 2015
Looove avocados and this looks like a perfect lunch idea for work!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor25 March 2015
  Thanks MJ!
linda21 March 2015
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!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor25 March 2015
  Thank you Linda!
Marie-Christine20 March 2015
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
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor20 March 2015
  Thank you so much for your kind words Marie-Christine! I'm glad you like my app! 😊