Sautéed Salmon with Avocado and Citrus Salad

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Pan-seared salmon fillets served alongside a fresh avocado and grapefruit salad, dressed with zesty lime and fresh herbs for a light Whole30 meal. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, grapefruit for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin side down in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes without moving, until skin is crispy. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 1 large diced avocado, 1 large peeled and segmented grapefruit, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Gently toss to combine.
  4. Step 4: Plate the salmon fillets with a generous scoop of the avocado and grapefruit salad alongside. Serve immediately.

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