Tree Nut Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor, this skillet salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like it came from a restaurant. The lemon-and-dill seasoning pressed into each fillet creates a fragrant crust, while the avocado oil gets the skin perfectly crisp in just minutes. On top, a chunky salsa of diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and lime juice adds a cool, creamy contrast that makes every bite feel complete. Because the whole dish is built around whole, unprocessed ingredients — fresh fish, ripe produce, and simple seasonings — there's no need to scan labels for hidden tree nut oils or almond-based thickeners that can sneak into store-bought sauces and marinades. The flip technique and quick internal temperature check take the guesswork out of perfectly cooked salmon every single time. Whether you're cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, this one lands on the table fast and looks genuinely impressive doing it.
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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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