Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado and Garlic Spinach

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A quick keto-friendly dish of crispy pan-seared salmon served atop garlicky sautéed spinach with creamy avocado slices. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, sliced, fresh spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 6 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still vibrant green.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the spinach. Plate the garlic spinach and top each serving with sliced avocado from 1 medium avocado and a salmon fillet before serving.

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