Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Herb Sauce

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Flaky salmon fillets cooked to perfection with a bright, herb-infused sauce that enhances the natural flavors without added sugar. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and add 1 tablespoon avocado oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, cook for 2 more minutes until salmon reaches 145°F internal temperature. Remove salmon from skillet and stir 1 tablespoon chopped dill into the pan sauce.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the lemon-garlic sauce over the salmon and serve immediately.

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