16:8 Diet
This nutrient-dense salmon recipe is ideal for the 16:8 eating window, providing high-quality protein, healthy fats, and omega-3s that promote satiety and sustained energy. The balanced whole-food ingredients help meet daily nutritional needs within the compressed timeframe.
80/20 Diet
This recipe is 100% nutrient-dense whole foods (salmon, olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon), far exceeding the 80/20 principle. It provides omega-3s, quality protein, and anti-inflammatory ingredients without any processed components.
Ancestral Diet
This recipe follows Ancestral/Paleo principles perfectly with wild-caught salmon, olive oil, and fresh herbs—all whole foods available to hunter-gatherers. It excludes all grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugars, and processed ingredients.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
This salmon recipe is powerfully anti-inflammatory, featuring omega-3-rich fatty fish, olive oil, and fresh herbs like parsley and garlic—all ingredients known to reduce inflammation. It avoids all processed foods, refined sugars, and inflammatory oils while maximizing anti-inflammatory compounds.
Atkins Diet
This recipe is Atkins-approved with minimal net carbs (under 2g per serving), high-quality protein from salmon, and healthy fats from both the fish and olive oil. It contains no grains, sugar, or high-carb ingredients, making it suitable for all Atkins phases.
Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)
This recipe is AIP-compliant when black pepper is omitted, featuring wild-caught fish, olive oil, and fresh herbs (not seed-based spices). It contains no grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or processed ingredients.
Cave Man Diet
This recipe follows Cave Man/Paleo principles with wild-caught salmon, olive oil, and fresh herbs—all whole foods that could have been hunted or gathered. It excludes all grains, legumes, dairy, and processed ingredients entirely.
Clean Eating
This recipe exemplifies clean eating with only whole, minimally processed ingredients: fresh salmon, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, and lemon. It contains no refined sugars, artificial ingredients, preservatives, or processed components—just real food in its natural state.
DASH Diet
This recipe aligns with DASH principles by featuring heart-healthy fatty fish, minimal sodium (only 1 tsp salt for 4 servings), and olive oil as a healthy fat source. The fresh herbs and lemon provide flavor without relying on salt, while salmon offers potassium and omega-3s that support cardiovascular health.
Diabetic Diet
This recipe is excellent for diabetic diets with virtually zero carbohydrates and no impact on blood sugar. The high-quality protein and omega-3 fats from salmon support stable glucose levels and cardiovascular health without any refined sugars or high-glycemic ingredients.
Elimination Diet
This recipe fits the Elimination Diet by using only whole, unprocessed ingredients: fresh fish, olive oil, lemon (non-citrus restriction varies), and herbs. It avoids all common allergens including dairy, gluten, eggs, soy, and processed foods, though individual protocols may restrict citrus.
Evolutionary Diet
This recipe aligns with Evolutionary Diet principles by using only wild-caught fish, olive oil, and fresh herbs—whole, unprocessed ingredients that mirror ancestral eating patterns. It contains no grains, legumes, dairy, or processed foods.
Flexible Dieting
This salmon recipe fits flexible dieting perfectly with trackable macros (approximately 35g protein, 12g fat, 1g carbs per serving) from whole-food ingredients. The nutrient-dense preparation demonstrates how quality foods fit into a balanced, flexible approach to eating.
Gluten-Free Diet
This recipe is naturally gluten-free, containing only salmon, olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon, and basic seasonings with no wheat, barley, rye, or gluten-containing ingredients whatsoever.
Heart-Healthy Diet
This recipe is exceptionally heart-healthy, featuring omega-3-rich salmon that reduces inflammation and supports cardiovascular function, along with olive oil and minimal saturated fat. It's low in sodium (when salt is reduced), contains no trans fats or processed ingredients, and uses heart-protective cooking methods.
High-Protein Diet
This salmon recipe delivers approximately 35-40g of high-quality protein per 6oz serving, making it excellent for high-protein diets. The lean fish provides complete protein with essential amino acids while the simple preparation keeps the focus on the protein-rich main ingredient.
Hunter-Gatherer Diet
This recipe fits the Hunter-Gatherer diet with wild-caught fish, olive oil, and foraged herbs—all ingredients that could have been obtained through fishing and gathering. When salt is omitted and herbs/lemon provide flavor, it perfectly mimics ancestral eating patterns.
IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros)
This salmon recipe provides clear macronutrients with approximately 35g protein, 12g fat, and less than 2g carbs per serving, making it easy to track and fit into personalized macro targets. The nutrient-dense whole food ingredients support flexible dieting goals.
Intermittent Fasting
This nutrient-dense salmon provides high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids that promote satiety and stable blood sugar levels during eating windows. The whole-food ingredients maximize nutritional value without processed additives, supporting sustained energy throughout fasting periods.
Intuitive Eating
This recipe supports intuitive eating by offering a satisfying, flavorful meal with nutrient-dense salmon and fresh herbs that honors both taste preferences and gentle nutrition. The preparation is simple and enjoyable without restrictive rules or guilt-inducing language.
Ketogenic Diet
This salmon recipe is ideal for keto with zero carbohydrates from the fish and herbs, high healthy fats from the salmon's natural omega-3s and olive oil, and quality protein. The net carbs are minimal (under 2g per serving from lemon and herbs), making it perfect for maintaining ketosis.
Lectin-Free Diet
This recipe is lectin-free, containing only wild-caught salmon, olive oil, fresh herbs, and lemon—none of which contain problematic lectins. It avoids all grains, legumes, nightshades, and high-lectin ingredients entirely.
Low-Carb Diet
With virtually zero net carbs (less than 2g per serving from lemon juice and herbs), this salmon recipe is perfect for low-carb eating. It emphasizes quality protein and healthy fats while completely avoiding grains, starches, and high-carb ingredients.
Low-FODMAP Diet
This recipe can be made low-FODMAP by substituting garlic-infused olive oil for the fresh garlic (removing the garlic pieces). The salmon, lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs (parsley and dill) are all naturally low-FODMAP ingredients.
Low-Sodium Diet
This recipe can be made low-sodium by reducing or omitting the added salt and relying on fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon for flavor—keeping sodium well under 300mg per serving. The fresh, unprocessed ingredients naturally contain minimal sodium.
Macro Diet
With well-balanced macros of approximately 35g protein, 12g fat, and minimal carbs per 6oz serving, this recipe is ideal for macro tracking. The simple ingredient list makes calculating precise macronutrient values straightforward for flexible dieters.
Mayo Clinic Diet
This recipe fits Mayo Clinic Diet principles with lean protein from salmon, healthy fats from olive oil in moderate amounts, and fresh herbs for flavor. It emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense ingredients while avoiding processed foods, refined grains, and added sugars.
Mediterranean Diet
This recipe is a quintessential Mediterranean dish, featuring fatty fish rich in omega-3s, extra virgin olive oil as the primary fat, and abundant fresh herbs and lemon. It avoids processed ingredients and emphasizes simple, whole-food preparation methods that are hallmarks of Mediterranean cuisine.
MIND Diet
This recipe perfectly aligns with MIND Diet principles by featuring fatty fish rich in omega-3s and olive oil as the primary fat source—both brain-healthy foods emphasized in the diet. It avoids butter, cheese, and processed ingredients while providing nutrients that support cognitive health.
Mindful Eating
This recipe encourages mindful eating through its emphasis on fresh, aromatic herbs, bright lemon, and the rich texture of grilled salmon—engaging multiple senses. The whole-food ingredients and simple preparation invite conscious appreciation of flavors, aromas, and the eating experience.
Neanderthal Diet
This recipe fits Neanderthal/Paleo principles with wild-caught fish, olive oil, and fresh herbs—whole, unprocessed foods that mirror ancestral eating. It excludes all grains, legumes, dairy, and processed ingredients.
Paleo Diet
Perfectly Paleo-compliant, this recipe uses only wild-caught fish, olive oil, fresh herbs, and lemon—all whole, unprocessed ingredients that would have been available to hunter-gatherers. It contains no grains, dairy, legumes, or processed ingredients.
Paleolithic Diet
This recipe is perfectly Paleolithic-compliant, using only wild-caught fish, olive oil, fresh herbs, and lemon—ingredients available to pre-agricultural humans through fishing and foraging. It contains no grains, legumes, dairy, or processed foods.
Pegan Diet
This recipe aligns with Pegan principles by featuring wild-caught fish as a quality protein source with healthy fats from olive oil and fresh herbs. While the recipe could be enhanced with vegetables to meet the 75% plant requirement, the core ingredients are Pegan-approved with no dairy, gluten, or processed foods.
Primal Blueprint
This recipe is Primal Blueprint-approved, featuring wild-caught salmon rich in omega-3s, olive oil as a healthy fat, and fresh herbs. It contains no grains, legumes, refined sugars, or industrial seed oils, focusing on quality protein and natural fats.
Primal Diet
This recipe is Primal-compliant, featuring wild-caught fish, olive oil, and fresh herbs—all whole, unprocessed ingredients. It contains no grains, legumes, refined sugars, or processed foods, focusing on nutrient-dense protein and healthy fats.
South Beach Diet
Perfect for all South Beach Diet phases, this recipe features lean protein from salmon, healthy fats from olive oil, and no refined carbohydrates or added sugars. The simple preparation with fresh herbs and lemon exemplifies the diet's emphasis on whole, unprocessed foods.
Stone Age Diet
This recipe is Stone Age/Paleo-compliant, featuring wild-caught fish, olive oil, and fresh herbs with no grains, legumes, dairy, or processed ingredients. The simple preparation reflects how ancestral humans would have prepared fresh-caught fish.
Vegetarian Diet
This recipe contains fish and is NOT suitable for vegetarian diets.
Warrior Diet
This whole-food salmon recipe fits the Warrior Diet's evening eating window perfectly, featuring wild-caught fish, olive oil, and fresh herbs with no refined sugars, processed foods, or artificial ingredients. The nutrient-dense protein and healthy fats provide substantial nourishment after the undereating phase.
Weight Watchers
This recipe fits Weight Watchers principles with lean protein from salmon, minimal added fats (just 3 tbsp olive oil for 4 servings), and no processed ingredients or added sugars. The nutrient-dense fish provides satisfying protein while remaining portion-controlled and wholesome.
Whole30
This recipe is completely Whole30-compliant, using only wild-caught fish, olive oil, fresh herbs, and lemon with no added sugars, grains, legumes, dairy, or processed ingredients. It's a simple, whole-food preparation that fits perfectly within Whole30 guidelines.
Wild Diet
This recipe exemplifies Wild Diet principles with wild-caught fish, olive oil, and fresh herbs—all whole, unprocessed ingredients that could theoretically be hunted or gathered. It contains no refined sugars, grains, processed foods, or industrial oils.