Artificial Flavors Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Smoked Salmon Hash
Smoky, crispy, and deeply satisfying, this skillet hash is the kind of breakfast or brunch that makes you want to linger at the table. Yukon Gold potatoes get a proper sear in avocado oil until golden and tender, then come together with sweet red bell pepper, onion, and a bold spice blend built around smoked paprika. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and real — no mystery seasonings, no additive-laden shortcuts, just whole foods doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That matters when you're trying to avoid artificial flavors, because even something as simple as a spice packet or smoked fish can sneak in unwanted additives if you're not careful. Hot-smoked salmon is the star protein, flaked over the top and gently warmed through so it stays in satisfying, meaty chunks rather than disappearing into the mix. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of chives at the end brighten everything up and make it feel restaurant-worthy straight from the cast iron. It's the kind of clean, flavor-packed meal that proves you genuinely don't need anything artificial to make a dish taste incredible.
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4 servings
- 1.5 lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch dice
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 8 oz hot-smoked salmon, skin removed and flaked into large pieces
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of the avocado oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the diced potatoes in a single layer, season with 1/2 tsp of the salt and the black pepper, and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, until the undersides are golden and crisp.
- 2
Stir the potatoes and continue cooking, stirring every 2–3 minutes, until golden and tender throughout, about 8–10 minutes more. Transfer the potatoes to a plate and set aside.
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