Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon Broccoli

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared to crispy perfection served alongside bright, garlicky sautéed broccoli for a simple Whole30 dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving, until skin is crispy and salmon is cooked halfway through. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until salmon is opaque and flakes easily. Remove salmon and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 cups chopped broccoli florets, season with remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp and bright green.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest, cooking for another 30 seconds. Serve the salmon on plates topped with the garlic lemon broccoli.

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