Sesame Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Bright, fresh, and deeply satisfying, this lemon-dill salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it requires. The salmon fillets get a simple rub of lemon zest, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper before hitting a hot skillet, where the skin crisps up beautifully while the flesh stays tender and flaky. A finishing shower of fresh dill adds an herby lift that pairs perfectly with the richness of the fish. The real showstopper is the chunky avocado salsa — ripe avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and a hit of lime juice come together in minutes for a topping that's cool, creamy, and just a little bright with heat if you add the jalapeño. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, this recipe is naturally free of any sesame-derived oils or ingredients, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's clean from the start. Every component is whole-food and straightforward, which means the flavors of the salmon and salsa genuinely get to shine. Serve it straight from the pan with a squeeze of lemon and you've got a plate that looks like it came from a restaurant.
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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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