Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Avocado

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A simple, nutrient-dense dinner featuring flaky salmon and creamy avocado, perfect for supporting energy levels during dietary transitions. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, anti-inflammatory), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon, add minced garlic and lemon zest to the pan, and cook for 3 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from pan, arrange avocado slices on plates, and top with salmon. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and lemon juice.

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