Best Paleo Lemon Honey Salmon with Avocado
How to Make It
Step 1
Dry off the skin-on salmon filets with paper towels. Discard the paper towels. Season the salmon on both sides with ½ tsp sea salt and ¼ tsp of black pepper.
Step 2
Prepare the lemon mixture by combining freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, water, and garlic which you will want to grate into the mixture using a Microplane. Set this aside for now as it will be used later on. Preheat a 12” skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add in the lard and allow it to melt around the pan. Once shimmering, add the salmon skin-side down. Turn the heat down slightly. Allow the salmon to sear on the first side until nicely browned and crispy. Flip the salmon over.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice mixture. Allow the liquid to thicken and caramelize. Flip the salmon over a few times to coat it in the sauce.
Step 4
Set the salmon on a plate. Cut the avocados in half and remove the seeds. Serve each filet with one whole large avocado and orange.
Ingredients
- Lard – 0.75 tbsp
- Salmon fillets – 12 oz
- Salt, sea salt – 0.5 tsp
- Black pepper – 0.13 tsp
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Water – 2 tbsp
- Honey – 2 tbsp
- Garlic – 2 clove
- Avocado, green skin – 10 oz
- Orange – 2 large – 3 1/16″ diameter