Dairy Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Bright, herbaceous, and loaded with good fats, this skillet salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. The lemon-and-dill seasoning pressed into the flesh gives every bite a fresh, zesty punch, while the crispy skin adds a satisfying contrast in texture. The avocado salsa — built from ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro — is cool and vibrant against the warm, flaky fish. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required. Avocado oil handles the searing beautifully, delivering that golden, crackling skin without any butter in sight. The whole dish comes together in one skillet with a quick toss of fresh salsa on the side, making cleanup as easy as the cooking. It's the kind of clean, colorful plate that genuinely doesn't feel like it's missing a thing.
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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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