Turmeric-Spiced Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Anti-inflammatory salmon and sweet potatoes to clear skin breakouts, featuring golden turmeric and nutrient-dense roasted vegetables. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, sweet potatoes, turmeric powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, then toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp turmeric.
- Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until edges are crispy and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 3: Rub 2 salmon fillets with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Place on a separate baking sheet.
- Step 4: Bake salmon for 12-14 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Step 5: Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill just before serving, ensuring salmon is moist and fragrant.








