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Jerk Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Primal Fitness
"Touch 'n go" snatch 15-15-15-15-15 reps
Spicy, flavorful jerk-seasoned salmon topped with a cool, creamy avocado salsa for a fresh and balanced dish.
Forging general physical capacity—and the will to earn it
"Touch 'n go" means no resting with the bar on the floor. You must hang on for all 15 reps.
Use the same load for each set. If you fail, start all five sets over.
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Ingredients
For the Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for searing)
1 Tbsp jerk seasoning
Salt, to taste
For the Avocado Salsa:
1 ripe avocado, diced
½ small red onion, finely chopped
½ jalapeño, minced (optional)
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)
Protein: 39g
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 5g
Preparation
Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels—this helps achieve a good sear. Rub the top and sides with jerk seasoning and a light pinch of salt, pressing gently so the spices adhere to the surface.
Place a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add butter or tallow and allow it to melt and shimmer, coating the surface of the pan.
Place the salmon in the skillet, presentation side down first (skin-side up if using skin-on). Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side to allow a crust to form, and it flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon cooks or rests, combine diced avocado, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gently toss with a spoon to mix.
Transfer the cooked salmon to a serving plate. Spoon the avocado salsa generously over the top. Garnish with fresh lime wedges on the side for extra brightness. Serve immediately.
In this 2009 conversation with Tony Budding, Coach Glassman discusses “primal fitness” as the development of broad, general physical capacity for real-world tasks—like swinging a hammer or sledge. While he would prefer these efforts be precisely quantifiable, he notes the current lack of tools to accurately measure such work, imagining innovations like force plates to capture output and accuracy. At the same time, he reflects on his training culture of hardship, arguing that meaningful achievement—in fitness or any domain—requires sacrifice, discomfort, and commitment. His methodology, he suggests, naturally selects for those willing to endure rigor rather than seek shortcuts.
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