Lemon-Herb Crusted Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

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Perfectly seared salmon with a golden herbed crust served over zucchini noodles for a low-carb feast that's ready in 25 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (low-carb), ready in about 25 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 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until skin is golden and crisp, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes until opaque.
  3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, finely mince 2 garlic cloves and 2 tbsp each dill and parsley; squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice and combine with herbs and garlic.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze remaining lemon half over cooked salmon, then spoon herb mixture over top and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, spiralize 2 medium zucchinis into noodles; heat 1 tsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add zucchini noodles, and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.

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