Salmon with Zucchini Noodles
This Salmon with Zucchini Noodles is a light, fresh, and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a healthy dinner at home. Tender cubes of marinated salmon are pan-seared with a bright blend of lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne, then tossed with zucchini noodles, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes for a colorful, nutrient-rich meal.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 1053kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 9 oz Salmon skinless
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 dash Smoked Paprika
- 1 dash Cayenne Pepper
- 1 dash Garlic ground
- 1 dash Onion Powder
- 5 tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 Zucchini large, spiralized
- 9 Cherry Tomato halved
- 10 Asparagus ½" bias cut
Instructions
- Cut skinless Salmon into 1-inch cubes. In a mixing bowl, add1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon of Avocado oil, smoked Paprika, garlic, onion, andcayenne pepper. Mix well, cover, and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- While the Salmon is marinating, cut the zucchini with a spiralizer. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and asparagus.
- In a hot sauté pan, add 3 tablespoon of avocado oil. Sauté zucchini and asparagus for 1 to 2 minutes. Push noodles to one side of the pan.
- Then, add Salmon to cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip the salmon and place noodles on top of the Salmon. (This will keep the noodles from overcooking.) Add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once the Salmon hits 135 degrees, your dish is done; remove from the heat.
- Top with fresh basil and fresh mozzarella cheese.
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Notes
- Don’t overcook the zucchini noodles! They go from perfect to mushy fast — 1–2 minutes is plenty.
- Use a good-quality avocado oil for that buttery flavor and high smoke point.
- Want extra flavor? Add a splash of white wine or a sprinkle of parmesan during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Meal prep friendly: Store salmon and veggies separately, then reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 1053kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 55g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 2149mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1777IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg