Breastfeeding Friendly Paleo Garlic-Herb Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Seared in a hot skillet and blanketed with a bright, chunky avocado salsa, this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. The herb crust — built from fresh rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, and plenty of garlic — perfumes the kitchen the moment it hits the pan, and the crispy skin seals in all that richness underneath. Salmon is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids you can eat while nursing, and pairing it with creamy avocado means you're stacking healthy fats in a single, satisfying meal. The avocado salsa comes together in one bowl while the fish cooks, with cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime keeping everything cool and vibrant against the warm, flaky fillets. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to scan a label or second-guess what's going into your body or your baby's. A little jalapeño is entirely optional if you prefer to keep things mild. This one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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4 servings
For the salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the avocado salsa
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then press the herb mixture evenly over the flesh side of each fillet.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, 1 tbsp avocado oil, and salt. Fold gently until just combined, then stir in the jalapeño, if using. Set aside.
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