Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Ginger

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A bright, flavorful salmon dish with aromatic ginger and citrus notes, perfect for energizing meals. This Pacific Northwest-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 185 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: 6 min Serves 4 Pacific Northwest cuisine 185 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Season salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet, add 1 tsp minced ginger, and cook for 4 minutes until golden brown and edges crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon, add 1 tbsp lemon juice and lemon zest, and cook for 2 more minutes until opaque and easily flaked.

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