Lime-Cured Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Bright salmon fillets with a zesty avocado salsa made without dairy or sugar.

Cuisine: Pacific Northwest

Category: Whole30

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1 medium avocado
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a plate. Whisk 3 tbsp lime juice with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Brush mixture over salmon, then refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: While salmon cures, dice 1 medium avocado, combine with 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Season with pinch of salt.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high. Cook salmon 4-5 minutes per side until edges are crisp and flesh flakes easily with a fork. Top with avocado salsa immediately.