Paraben Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Bright, fresh, and deeply satisfying, 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 — think skin-on salmon, ripe avocados, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and citrus — so you're not navigating a single synthetic additive or preservative-laden shortcut. That matters more than most people realize, since parabens and similar compounds often sneak into meals through processed sauces, bottled dressings, and packaged spice blends. Here, the flavor comes entirely from lemon zest, fresh dill, lime juice, and cilantro, which means the ingredient list is as clean as it gets. The technique is straightforward: a hot skillet, a press of the spatula to lock in that crispy skin, and a quick flip to finish — no complicated steps, no mystery ingredients. The chunky avocado salsa piled on top adds creaminess and a little heat from jalapeño if you want it, turning a simple fillet into something genuinely vibrant. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again, not just because it's clean, but because it's genuinely delicious.
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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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