Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado and Lemon

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Velvety salmon fillets seared to perfection, served with creamy avocado and a zesty lemon finish. This Pacific Northwest-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Pacific Northwest cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Step 5: Transfer salmon to a plate, top with 1 sliced avocado and lemon slices, and serve immediately.

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