Sautéed Garlic Ginger Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon

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Pan-seared salmon infused with garlic and ginger, served with tender asparagus and a bright squeeze of fresh lemon for a Whole30 seafood meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh asparagus, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until salmon is just cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb trimmed fresh asparagus, season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, add juice and zest of 1 medium lemon, and toss asparagus to coat.
  5. Step 5: Serve salmon fillets atop the asparagus and garnish with additional lemon wedges if desired.

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