Sautéed Salmon with Garlic and Spinach in Citrus Broth

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Tender salmon fillets sautéed with garlic, served over wilted spinach and finished with a bright citrus broth for a Whole30-friendly pescatarian meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (pescatarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves 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 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 6 cups fresh baby spinach
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets, season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes without moving until edges are crispy, then flip and cook 3 more minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily. Remove salmon and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add 6 cups fresh baby spinach and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, and 1/2 cup water, stirring to combine. Let the broth simmer gently for 2 minutes until slightly reduced and flavorful.
5. Step 5: Return salmon to the skillet nestling it atop the spinach and spoon some citrus broth over. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately.