Mushroom Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Bright, citrusy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this pan-seared salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it requires. The lemon-and-dill seasoning pressed into the flesh before cooking creates a fragrant crust, while the avocado oil gets the skin irresistibly crisp in just minutes. On top, a chunky salsa of diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and lime juice adds cool creaminess that plays beautifully against the warm, flaky fish. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of fungi — no sauces, broths, or seasoning blends that might sneak in unwanted additions. That matters more than people realize, since packaged marinades and store-bought salsas are common culprits for hidden ingredients. Keeping everything whole and fresh means you stay in complete control without sacrificing a single bit of flavor. This one is clean, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying enough to put on regular rotation.
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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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