Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic-Rosemary Sweet Potato Mash

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Tender pan-seared salmon fillets served alongside creamy mashed sweet potatoes infused with garlic and rosemary for a hearty paleo meal. This Mediterranean-inspired paleo recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, sweet potatoes, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a paleo week and pairs well with roasted root vegetables or a leafy 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and cut 2 large sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon fillets and add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary to the skillet. Cook another 3-4 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: Drain the sweet potatoes and return to pot. Add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mash with a potato masher until creamy and fragrant with garlic and rosemary.
  5. Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet on a plate with a generous scoop of garlic-rosemary mashed sweet potatoes and a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing.

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