Xanthan Gum Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Salmon Avocado Breakfast Plate
Mornings get a serious upgrade when crispy-skinned salmon, soft scrambled eggs, and creamy avocado all land on the same plate. The salmon is seasoned simply with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then seared in avocado oil until the skin crackles and the flesh turns perfectly flaky — finished with a shower of fresh chives that adds a bright, herby pop. Eggs are scrambled low and slow in ghee, which keeps the curds tender and rich without any dairy that could complicate things. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden additives to worry about. A squeeze of lemon over the whole plate ties everything together with just enough acidity to cut through the richness of the fish and avocado. It's the kind of breakfast that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients — proof that eating this way doesn't mean settling for boring.
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2 servings
For the salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
For the eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp ghee
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the flesh has turned opaque about two-thirds of the way up the sides.
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