Sautéed Salmon with Lemon-Dill Roasted Sweet Potatoes
A balanced meal featuring omega-3-rich salmon and nutrient-dense roasted sweet potatoes for sustained energy. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, sweet potatoes, avocado oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 12 oz salmon fillets
- 2 medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt on a sheet pan.
- Step 2: Roast sweet potatoes for 25 minutes until golden and tender, flipping halfway through.
- Step 3: While potatoes roast, season 12 oz salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: Plate roasted sweet potatoes topped with salmon, drizzle with any pan juices, and sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp chopped dill.









