Whole 30 Whole30 Smoky Paprika Salmon Avocado Breakfast Plate
Smoky, satisfying, and genuinely beautiful on the plate, this breakfast is the kind of meal that makes waking up early feel worth it. Skin-on salmon fillets get pressed with a bold blend of smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, then seared until the skin is shatteringly crisp and the flesh is just cooked through — restaurant-quality results with a single skillet. Soft-scrambled eggs cooked low and slow in ghee come out silky and rich, while quickly sautéed cherry tomatoes add a bright, jammy contrast that ties everything together. Fanned avocado slices finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round out the plate with creamy, cooling balance. Every single ingredient here is compliant by design — ghee instead of butter, olive oil instead of anything processed, and zero added sugars or off-plan shortcuts hiding anywhere in the recipe. This is the kind of breakfast that proves eating this way doesn't mean settling for less; it means sitting down to something genuinely nourishing that also happens to look stunning. Serves two, so it's perfect for a weekend morning when you want to make something that feels like a real occasion.
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2 servings
For the salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the tomato sauté
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For the eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp ghee
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and black pepper. Press the spice mixture evenly over the flesh side of each fillet.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the flesh has turned opaque about two-thirds of the way up the sides. Flip and cook for 2–3 minutes more, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
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