MSG Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Bright, fresh, and packed with real-food flavor, this skillet salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — salmon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, citrus — so there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or flavor enhancers that sneak into so many store-bought seasonings and sauces. The lemon-dill crust pressed onto the flesh side of each fillet delivers a punchy, aromatic hit, while the avocado salsa brings cool creaminess and a little heat from optional jalapeño to balance the richness of the fish. Cooking the salmon skin-side down in avocado oil until the skin crisps up is the move that takes this from good to genuinely great — that texture contrast is everything. The salsa comes together in minutes while the fish cooks, so the whole meal flows without stress. It's vibrant, satisfying, and clean in every sense of the word.
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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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