Sautéed Garlic Ginger Salmon with Steamed Broccoli

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Pan-sautéed salmon fillets with fragrant garlic and ginger served alongside bright green steamed broccoli for a quick Whole30 dinner. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh ginger, 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: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) on both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add the salmon fillets skin side down to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crispy and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium pot with a steamer basket. Add 4 cups broccoli florets, cover, and steam for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the steamed broccoli and season with a pinch of salt if desired.
  7. Step 7: Plate the salmon alongside the steamed broccoli and spoon any pan juices over the fish for extra flavor.

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