Turmeric Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Garlic, rosemary, and thyme pressed straight onto skin-on salmon fillets make for a deeply savory crust that smells incredible the moment it hits a hot skillet. The herb rub comes together in minutes, and the sear-then-flip method locks in moisture so each fillet stays tender and flaky all the way through. While a lot of spice blends and marinades sneak in turmeric as a filler or color booster, every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — smoked paprika brings the warmth and color without it. The avocado salsa is the real showstopper: creamy diced avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, bright lime juice, and a little heat from optional jalapeño all folded together into something that feels almost too good for a weeknight. It's a naturally grain-free, whole-food meal that doesn't require any substitutions or workarounds — it just happens to be clean by design. Spoon that salsa generously and finish with a squeeze of lime, and you've got a plate that looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen.
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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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