Lactose Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Garlicky, herb-crusted salmon seared to a perfect flake and piled with a bright, chunky avocado salsa — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you tried way harder than you actually did. The herb rub of rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, and fresh garlic builds serious depth of flavor, while avocado oil keeps everything rich and clean without a drop of dairy in sight. That matters here, because so many restaurant-style salmon dishes sneak in butter or cream-based sauces that quietly ruin the meal for anyone avoiding lactose. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of dairy, so there's no substituting or label-scanning required — just cook and eat. The avocado salsa is the real showstopper: creamy diced avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a hit of lime juice come together in minutes and add a cool, fresh contrast to the smoky seared fish. A little jalapeño stirred in at the end gives it a gentle kick if you're into that. Serve it straight from the skillet with extra lime wedges and you've got a plate that's as satisfying as it is genuinely good for you.
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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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