Turmeric-Ginger Baked Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Name: Turmeric-Ginger Baked Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 oz salmon fillets; 2 medium sweet potatoes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 lemon; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A vibrant, anti-inflammatory dinner featuring wild-caught salmon and caramelized sweet potatoes, perfect for easing post-Whole30 transitions.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Whole30

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz salmon fillets
2 medium sweet potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 lemon
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes; toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender.
Step 2: Pat 12 oz salmon fillets dry. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place on a separate baking sheet.
Step 3: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over salmon and top with lemon slices. Bake salmon alongside sweet potatoes for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.