Golden Ginger-Simmered Salmon with Avocado Slices

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A soothing, anti-inflammatory salmon dish featuring fresh ginger and avocado, designed to support migraines and skin health during Whole30. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 9 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon, add minced ginger and lemon zest to the skillet, and pour in lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes until salmon reaches 125°F internally and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon to a plate, keeping the pan on heat. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then spoon the lemon-ginger sauce over the cooked salmon.
  5. Step 5: Top with avocado slices and serve immediately while warm.

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