Crispy Lemon-Herb Salmon with Avocado Oil

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A perfectly seared salmon fillet with bright lemon and fresh herbs, finished with a drizzle of avocado oil for omega-3 richness and anti-inflammatory benefits. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (anti-inflammatory, whole30), ready in about 23 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, 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: 8 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 1 minute).
  3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon, add 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp fresh thyme, and the zest of 1 lemon to the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Cook for 3-4 more minutes until salmon reaches 125°F internally and the herbs are fragrant.

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