Turmeric-Salmon with Avocado Slices for Dizziness Prevention
A high-fat, protein-rich salmon dish with turmeric to stabilize energy and prevent dizziness during Whole30. This Pacific-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, turmeric for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
- 2 (4 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp olive oil.
- Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
- Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for 3 more minutes until opaque throughout.
- Step 5: Slice avocado into 1/4-inch thick rounds and drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Step 6: Plate salmon with avocado slices and a sprinkle of remaining sea salt.
