Macadamia 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 required. Skin-on fillets get a zesty rub of lemon, garlic, and black pepper before hitting a hot pan with avocado oil, resulting in crackling crispy skin and perfectly flaky flesh every single time. The finishing touch of fresh dill adds a fragrant, herby lift that pairs beautifully with the richness of the fish. Meanwhile, the chunky avocado salsa — loaded with cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro — brings a cool, vibrant contrast that makes every bite feel alive. Everything here is whole-food and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about what's hiding in a sauce or marinade. It's a clean, confident plate that works just as well for a casual family dinner as it does for impressing guests.
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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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