Zinc & Omega-3 Salmon with Pumpkin Seeds

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A vibrant salmon dish packed with skin-healing zinc and omega-3s, perfect for addressing cycle-related breakouts during Whole30. This Pacific-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, pumpkin seeds 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: 7 min Serves 4 Pacific cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels, then place skin-side down in a cold skillet. Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil over medium heat and cook for 4 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  2. Step 2: Flip the salmon, add 1 sliced lemon, and cook for 3 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 125°F and the flesh is opaque at the center.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat, top with 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, then serve immediately while the salmon is still moist and flaky.

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