Turmeric-Ginger Roasted Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

A vibrant dish featuring perfectly roasted salmon with a golden turmeric-ginger glaze, accompanied by a creamy sweet potato mash that supports overall wellness and digestion. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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

• 1.5 lbs salmon fillets
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube 2 medium sweet potatoes, then toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking dish.
2. Step 2: Roast sweet potatoes for 25 minutes until tender.
3. Step 3: While potatoes roast, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Place 1.5 lbs skin-on salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side down.
5. Step 5: Brush the turmeric-ginger mixture evenly over salmon, then roast for 15-18 minutes until salmon flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.