Description
Easy Chili Salmon with Zucchini Noodles is a vibrant and flavorful dish that comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or quick meal prep. This recipe features tender salmon bites seasoned with zesty lime and spicy chili flakes, perfectly paired with fresh, spiralized zucchini noodles. Not only is this dish delicious, but it’s also healthy—packed with protein and veggies while being low in carbs. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a burst of flavor that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Perfect for those looking to add a nutritious option to their dinner rotation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Salmon Fillet (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 Tbsp Butter or Olive Oil (divided)
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Tsp Chili Flakes (or to taste)
- 4 Large Zucchini (spiralized)
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp Fresh chopped parsley (to garnish)
- 1 Lemon or Lime (sliced, to garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cubed salmon, minced garlic, chili flakes, lime juice plus zest, sea salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon bites and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter or oil with minced garlic. Stir in spiralized zucchini noodles and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly tender yet crunchy.
- Season the zucchini noodles with sea salt and pepper to taste. Divide into plates alongside salmon bites.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon or lime slices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg