Turmeric-Spiced Salmon with Lemon-Herb Avocado
A hormone-balancing salmon dish featuring anti-inflammatory turmeric and omega-3-rich avocado to support skin health during Whole30 transitions. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (whole30, anti-inflammatory), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, ground turmeric, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, 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
- 8 oz, skin-on salmon fillets
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2, ripe, diced avocado
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1/2, thinly sliced lemon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 8 oz salmon fillets dry and rub with 1/2 tsp turmeric and 1/8 tsp sea salt.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add salmon skin-side down.
- Step 3: Sear for 4 minutes until skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook 3 more minutes until opaque throughout.
- Step 4: While salmon cooks, mix 1/2 diced avocado with 2 tbsp chopped dill and 1/2 sliced lemon to create a bright, creamy topping.







