Pan-Seared Salmon with Ginger-Turmeric Coconut Sauce

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared and finished with a fragrant coconut sauce infused with fresh ginger and turmeric for a vibrant, anti-inflammatory boost. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (anti-inflammatory, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, coconut oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp coconut 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 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and edges are opaque, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp grated fresh turmeric root to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup full-fat coconut milk and 1/4 cup water, stirring to combine. Add 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, simmer gently for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, then return salmon fillets to the pan for 1 minute to warm through and coat with sauce before serving.

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