Turmeric-Spiced Salmon with Lemon-Dill Cucumber Salad

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A skin-clearing salmon dish with anti-inflammatory turmeric and a refreshing cucumber salad, designed to address post-Whole30 skin breakouts. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (anti-inflammatory, whole30), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs wild-caught salmon fillets, fresh turmeric, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then rub 1 tsp grated fresh turmeric, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper evenly over both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add salmon skin-side down; cook 4 minutes without moving.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon, reduce heat to medium, and cook 5-6 minutes until edges are crisp and salmon flakes easily with a fork, reaching 125°F internal temperature.
  4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, combine 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a bowl; toss gently and let sit for 5 minutes to marinate.

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