Pan-Roasted Salmon with Avocado and Cucumber Salad

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Tender pan-roasted salmon fillets served alongside a crisp avocado and cucumber salad dressed with zesty lime vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (high protein, gluten free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crispy and edges turn opaque.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: In a medium bowl, combine 1 diced avocado, 1 diced cucumber, 1/4 thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
  5. Step 5: Whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp lime juice with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat.
  6. Step 6: Serve salmon fillets hot with a generous portion of avocado cucumber salad on the side.

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