Pan-Seared Salmon with Curried Pineapple Salsa

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Seared salmon topped with a vibrant Whole30 curried pineapple salsa brings a fresh tropical twist to a nutritious seafood dinner. This Caribbean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, pineapple chunks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 Caribbean cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1 small finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir gently and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and salmon is cooked halfway through. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Plate salmon fillets and spoon generous amounts of the curried pineapple salsa on top. Serve immediately.

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