Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado & Sweet Potato Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A skin-supporting meal rich in omega-3s and antioxidants to help clear post-Whole30 breakouts. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Sweet potatoes, 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 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each), skin-on Salmon fillets
2 medium, peeled and cubed Sweet potatoes
1 medium, pitted and diced Avocado
1 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Place sweet potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain thoroughly and mash with 1/2 tbsp olive oil until smooth and lump-free.
Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder and lemon zest, then heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet; cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.