Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Bright, citrusy, and loaded with fresh herbs, this skillet salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. Every ingredient here is naturally free of mammalian meat and dairy, which makes it a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome without having to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The salmon fillets get a simple rub of lemon zest, garlic powder, and black pepper before hitting a hot skillet with avocado oil, building a beautifully crisp skin while the flesh stays tender and flaky inside. Fresh dill goes on right at the finish, keeping that herby brightness alive rather than cooking it away. The avocado salsa — chunky with cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and a hit of lime — doubles as both a sauce and a side, so the plate feels complete without any extra work. It's the kind of clean, vibrant meal that proves eating around a restriction doesn't mean eating around flavor.
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4 servings
For the salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the avocado salsa
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss gently until just combined, keeping the avocado pieces intact. Set aside.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon zest, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper, then press the mixture evenly onto the flesh side of each fillet. Drizzle the lemon juice over the flesh side.
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