Pan-Roasted Salmon with Avocado and Cilantro Lime Dressing

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A bright and fresh seafood dish featuring crispy-skinned salmon served with a creamy avocado dressing flavored with fresh cilantro and lime. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a blender or food processor, combine 1 medium avocado, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, set aside.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets with skin on and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip the salmon carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet topped with 2 tablespoons of the avocado cilantro lime dressing for a fresh, whole30-approved meal.

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