Pan-Seared Salmon with Omega-3 Avocado Salsa

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A vibrant and nutritious dish featuring pan-seared salmon topped with a fresh avocado salsa rich in omega-3 fatty acids. This Mediterranean-inspired comfort-food recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 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 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the edges are crispy and golden.
  4. Step 4: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: While salmon cooks, combine 1 large diced avocado, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin in a bowl; gently toss to combine.
  6. Step 6: Serve each salmon fillet topped with 1/4 of the avocado salsa, garnishing with extra cilantro if desired.

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