Artificial Flavors Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Salmon Avocado Breakfast Plate
Bright, tangy, and deeply satisfying, this breakfast plate is the kind of morning meal that makes you forget you're eating clean. The salsa verde is made entirely from scratch — boiled tomatillos, fresh jalapeño, scallion greens, cilantro, and lime juice blended into a vibrant sauce with zero mystery ingredients. That matters more than it sounds, because store-bought salsas and hot sauces are notorious for sneaking in natural and artificial flavors that have no business being in a simple green sauce. Here, every component is exactly what it looks like: real food, real flavor. The salmon gets a quick sear with avocado oil and a cumin-forward seasoning that builds a gorgeous golden crust, while creamy avocado and a fried egg round out the plate with richness and staying power. It's a restaurant-worthy breakfast that comes together in one skillet, with no label-reading required.
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2 servings
For the salsa verde
- 4 tomatillos (about 6 oz), husked and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño, stem removed
- 2 scallions (green tops only), roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each), skin-on, patted dry
- 1 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cumin
For the eggs
- 2 large eggs
For serving
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the tomatillos and jalapeño in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the tomatillos are olive-green, softened, and just beginning to split.
- 2
Drain the tomatillos and jalapeño and transfer to a blender or food processor. Add the scallion greens, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend until smooth but still slightly textured, about 20–30 seconds. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside.
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