Calming Turmeric Salmon with Ginger and Lemon

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A soothing salmon dish infused with anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger—perfect for easing headaches and supporting digestion. This Pacific Northwest-inspired Whole30 recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh turmeric, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Pacific Northwest cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, 680g total) dry, then rub evenly with 1 tsp grated fresh turmeric, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 1 minute), then add salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon, spoon 2 tbsp lemon juice over the top, and cook for 6-7 minutes more until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally, basting occasionally with the lemon-turmeric juices.

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