Peanut Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Flaky, herb-crusted salmon topped with a bright, chunky avocado salsa is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did. The flesh side of each fillet gets packed with minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and smoked paprika before hitting a hot skillet, building a deeply savory crust that pairs beautifully with the cool, citrusy salsa on top. Everything is cooked in avocado oil, so there's no butter or hidden additives to second-guess — just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. The salsa comes together in minutes with diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a good squeeze of fresh lime, and a little jalapeño can go in if you want a gentle kick. Searing the salmon skin-side up first locks in moisture, then a quick flip finishes it off until it flakes perfectly at 145°F. It's the kind of recipe that works equally well for a casual family dinner or when you want to impress someone without breaking a sweat.
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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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