Pan-Seared Turmeric-Ginger Salmon with Lemon

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A flavorful salmon dish featuring turmeric and ginger to support skin health and reduce inflammation. This Pacific Northwest-inspired Whole30 recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, ground turmeric, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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: 15 min Cook: 9 min Serves 4 Pacific Northwest cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Rub evenly over salmon and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for 4 minutes more until opaque throughout and easily flakes with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Serve with lemon slices and extra lemon juice squeezed over the top.

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