MSG Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Fresh garlic, rosemary, thyme, and smoked paprika come together in a fragrant herb crust that makes every bite of pan-seared salmon feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. The whole dish is built from whole, unprocessed ingredients — no seasoning packets, no bottled sauces, no hidden additives to second-guess. That matters a lot when you're trying to keep monosodium glutamate out of your meals, because it tends to sneak into pre-made spice blends and store-bought marinades more often than you'd expect. Here, every component is straightforward and easy to verify. The avocado salsa is the real showstopper — creamy diced avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a bright hit of fresh lime juice fold together into something that's almost too pretty to spoon over the fish. A touch of jalapeño is optional, but it adds a welcome kick if you're into it. Serve everything straight from the skillet with extra lime wedges and dinner is genuinely done.
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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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