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15-Minute Grilled Salmon & Asparagus with Cilantro-Lime Sauce

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There are so many great things about salmon. First, it’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet! One 3 oz serving of salmon contains 17 g protein, just under 2,000mg omega-3 fatty acids, and 45% of your RDA for vitamin B12. It is also rich in several minerals including potassium, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.

On an anti-inflammatory diet like the AIP, you should aim to eat seafood (including salmon) about three times per week. (Want to know more about seafood on the AIP and whether you need to prioritize wild-caught vs. farmed or if there are any concerns about mercury and more? Check out this informative post.)

Second on the list of the many great things about salmon is how quickly it cooks! This whole recipe only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish, so it is a fantastic weeknight recipe.

TIP: If you can’t find additive-free coconut yogurt (most of them contain nasty gums and emulsifiers), you can make it yourself with one of these easy DIY Coconut Yogurt recipes – Countertop Coconut Yogurt or Instant Pot Coconut Yogurt. If you’re sensitive to coconut, you could try this recipe for Tigernut Yogurt from Eat Beautiful.

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15-Minute Grilled Salmon & Asparagus with Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ This summery grilled salmon and asparagus recipe is so simple, but the zesty cilantro-lime sauce will make you feel like a culinary artist!

Ingredients

Cilantro-Lime Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup - lightly packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 3/4 cup - additive-free coconut milk yogurt (Try one of the homemade AIP coconut yogurt recipes linked above)
  • 1 Tbsp - fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 1/4 of a lime)
  • 1/4 tsp - honey
  • 1/4 tsp - sea salt

For the Salmon and Asparagus:

  • 4 - salmon filets (3-4oz each)
  • 2 lbs asparagus spears
  • drizzle of avocado oil
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350-400ºF)
  2. Throw all the ingredients for the Cilantro-Lime Sauce into a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside
  3. Wash and trim the asparagus.
  4. Blot the salmon dry with a paper towel.
  5. Brush both sides of the salmon and the asparagus with a little avocado oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Transfer to the preheated grill and close the lid.
  6. Cook the salmon about 3-4 minutes per side, or until it lightens in color and becomes more opaque. It is done when it flakes easily with a fork or a meat thermometer reads about 130ºF when inserted into the thickest part of the filet
  7. Flip the asparagus at the same time as you flip the salmon. The asparagus will take about 6-10 minutes to cook, depending on how thick the asparagus spears are
  8. Remove salmon and asparagus from the grill and let rest 1-2 minutes
  9. Serve grilled salmon and asparagus with a drizzle of the Cilantro-Lime Sauce.

Notes

Leftovers can be saved in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy your leftovers cold with an extra drizzle of Cilantro-Lime Sauce. It’s super tasty and refreshing on a hot summer day!

Leftover Cilantro-Lime Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Use the extra sauce on grilled chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or as a salad dressing.

Click here for more ideas where to use your 2-Minute Cilantro-Lime Coconut Yogurt Sauce.

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4-Ingredient “Grated Parmesan”

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This “Grated Parmesan” recipe is not only Paleo and Vegan, it’s also nut-free and AIP friendly! You’re just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes away from dairy-free, delicious cheesy goodness!

One of the problems many people have with following an Auto Immune Protocol (AIP) diet, is that they run out of ideas for ways to “spice” up their meals. We miss those traditional flavors and want something that is easy to prepare that has that extra zing our tastebuds are missing.

Nutritional yeast is savory and has a cheesy flavor. Paired with TigerNuts (more about them below), we achieve that familiar flavor and texture of grated parmesan! (IMPORTANT NOTE:  On the AIP we need to ensure we’re using NON-fortified nutritional yeast – click here to read why that’s important and where to buy.)

What Are TigerNuts

If you’re just getting started on the AIP and you haven’t heard of TigerNuts, I’m sure you’ll be running across recipes soon that call for one iteration of them or another.

TigerNuts flour was one of the first ingredients I decided to try when I started my personal AIP journey, and I have to say they’re probably one of my favorite AIP dietary discoveries. You’ll find lots of recipes posted in my AIP Recipe Collection Facebook Group that calls for them, and I think the flour makes some of the best AIP cookies  – especially when it comes to taste, texture and crunch! 

Before we go any further, you should know that they’re not nuts at all, they’re actually tubers, so they’re 100% AIP elimination stage compliant! Woohoo! (You can learn more about them in my post about unfamiliar foods you’ll run into on your AIP journey, and on my affiliate’s website – TigerNuts USA)

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4-Ingredient “Grated Parmesan”

Yield: 1 Cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ Jazz up you dishes with this cheesy “AIP Grated Parmesan”

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Blitz all ingredients in a food processor or spice grinder until well combined. Do not over-process
  2. Store in an airtight container several weeks in a cupboard or several months in the fridge

Notes

Use anywhere you would use traditional grated parmesan – on top of roasted veggies, au gratin dishes, AIP pasta (or spiralized veggie “pasta”), meatballs, risotto (or veggie “risotto”)

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4-Ingredient Balsamic Marinade

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This super simple, 4-Ingredient Balsamic Marinade is not only AIP, Paleo and Whole30-friendly, it’s also amazingly delicious!

Whip it up in under two minutes and use it to marinate chicken, steak, seafood or vegetables.

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4-Ingredient Balsamic Marinade

Yield: Recipe makes enough marinade for about 2 lbs of meat or veggies
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes

♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ Add flavor to your AIP meat and seafood with this simple marinade.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a small mason jar, seal and give it a good shake
  2. Use it to marinate chicken, steak or pork (up to 24 hours). For seafood or veggies (30min).
  3. Drain marinade and discard.
  4. Cook your meat, seafood, or veggies as usual.
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2-Minute Kale Pesto

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This 2-Minute Paleo Kale Pesto is zingy and flavorful, without any dairy, nuts or seeds. Add it to pasta, fish, chicken, veggies and more! It’s the perfect flavor booster for any AIP, Paleo, Vegan meal or snack – add it to your weekly rotation or whip up a double batch and store it in the freezer. 

The peppery flavor of the kale harmonizes beautifully with the spicy garlic, tangy lemon juice and savory nutritional yeast (for AIP ensure you’re using NON-fortified nutritional yeast – click to read why that’s important), creating a complex flavor combination that can be added to almost any dish.

Use this Paleo Kale Pesto as a veggie dip, cracker or flatbread dip, pizza sauce, sandwich spread, pasta sauce, salad dressing, or anywhere else you enjoy pesto. (Looking for AIP crackers, flatbread, pizza or pasta options? Check out Fully Healthy for some tasty options, easy mixes and more!)

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2-Minute Kale Pesto

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes

♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ This 2-Minute Paleo Kale Pesto will add flavor to just about any dish.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender
  2. Pulse until desired consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed
  3. To store, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top (to prevent browning) and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Alternatively, divide among silicone molds or an ice cube tray and freeze. Once frozen, pop out and store in an airtight container, freezer bag or silicone bag in the freezer for 3-5 months. To use, either add a frozen cube straight to a hot dish and toss, or thaw in the fridge until softened
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With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.