Hydrating Lemon-Mint Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

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A refreshing, electrolyte-rich meal to combat headaches and nausea during Whole30, featuring omega-3-packed salmon and hydrating zucchini noodles. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (low-carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, zucchini, avocado 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.

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 oz salmon fillets
2 medium zucchini
1/2 medium avocado
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp sea salt
pinch black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/8 tsp sea salt and black pepper. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 2: While salmon cooks, spiralize zucchini into noodles using a julienne peeler. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add zucchini noodles, and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Slice lemon into thin wedges. Dice avocado into 1/2-inch cubes and combine with mint leaves, lemon wedges, and a pinch of sea salt. Toss gently to combine.
Step 4: Plate zucchini noodles, top with baked salmon, and spoon avocado-mint mixture over the top. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish before serving.