Pan-Seared Salmon with Ginger and Lemon
Perfectly cooked salmon fillets with a vibrant ginger-lemon glaze. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
- 1, juiced and zested lemon
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp fresh ginger (finely grated), 1 lemon (juiced), 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Remove skillet from heat, add the mixture, and stir to coat salmon evenly.
