Pan-Roasted Salmon with Avocado-Cucumber Salad and Lemon-Dill Dressing

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Tender salmon pan-roasted with a crisp skin paired with a refreshing avocado-cucumber salad tossed in a bright lemon-dill dressing for a clean Whole30 seafood dish. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 20 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 420 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 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the salmon fillets skin side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  3. Step 3: While the salmon cooks, in a medium bowl, combine 1 large diced avocado, 1 medium diced cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss gently to mix and season with a pinch of salt to taste.
  4. Step 4: Plate the salmon fillets with a generous scoop of the avocado-cucumber salad alongside. Drizzle any leftover lemon-dill dressing from the bowl over the salmon for a bright, fresh finish.

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