Carrageenan Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Bright, fresh, and packed with good fats, this skillet salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The lemon-and-dill seasoning pressed into the flesh before cooking builds real depth, while a quick sear in avocado oil gets the skin irresistibly crisp. Avoiding carrageenan can be trickier than it sounds — it hides in everything from pre-marinated fish to store-bought salsas and certain cooking oils — so making this entirely from scratch puts you firmly in control. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed: fresh herbs, ripe avocados, cherry tomatoes, and citrus juice do all the heavy lifting without a single additive in sight. The chunky avocado salsa, brightened with lime and cilantro, doubles as a cooling contrast to the hot, golden fillets straight from the pan. It's a complete, colorful plate that comes together with minimal fuss and zero compromise.
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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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