Sautéed Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Pan-seared salmon fillets paired with caramelized sweet potatoes for a balanced, satisfying meal rich in omega-3s. This Pacific Northwest-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), 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 410 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 Pacific Northwest cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp avocado oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Roast for 25 minutes until potatoes are golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Step 3: While potatoes roast, pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Heat remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crisp.
  5. Step 5: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Step 6: Transfer salmon to a plate, top with lemon zest, chopped dill, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Serve immediately with roasted sweet potatoes.

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